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Infection Preventionist
Nationwide Children's Hospital, US
Payal M. Patel, MPH, CIC is an Infection Preventionist at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) in Columbus, Ohio. Payal graduated with a Master's in Public Health in Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology with a certificate in Hospital Infection and Prevention (CHIP) from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Health Administration at the University of Cincinnati. Payal is a consultant, educator, role model, researcher, and change agent for infection control and prevention at NCH. Payal serves as an infection control representative to multiple hospital areas including High Level Disinfection, Gastrointestinal Service Line, Fetal Services, Burn Program, and Family Volunteer Services. Currently, Payal serves as Treasurer for her local APIC chapter in Central Ohio.
