DS 03 - Strengthening Competence, Accuracy, and Confidence Through Allied Strategies for Optimizing Equipment Disinfection Precision

Monday, June 3, 2024

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM CST

Location: Room 214 AB

Presenter(s)

Holly Kassner, MPH, CIC

Infection Prevention Specialist
Northwell Health
Forest Hills, New York

Robert P. Thornhill, MSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention Manager
Baptist Health System
New Braunfels , Texas

Disclosure(s):

Diana Yacoub, MPA, BSN, RN, CIC, CPHQ: No financial relationships to disclose

Holly Kassner, MPH, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Robert P. Thornhill, MSN, RN, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Implement a standardized color-coded disinfection tagging system and equipment procurement process map to ensure consistent practices in equipment disinfection.
Conduct comprehensive training sessions to foster competence to confidently execute equipment disinfection.
Create an assessment survey to measure staff competence, accuracy, and confidence levels, as well as obtain feedback to further refine the process.