Infection Preventionist
The University of Kansas Health System
Roeland Park, Kansas
Silvera Ford is a Board-Certified Infection Preventionist at The University of Kansas Health System. In this role, she collaborates across disciplines to ensure patients are cared for in a manner that prevents the spread of infection. Preventing infections is her passion. Some of her responsibilities include partnering with ambulatory clinics, perioperative and procedural areas, construction liaison and overseeing the quality assurance program for high level disinfection. For the last twenty-two years, Silvera has been an Infection Preventionist during which time she has been an active member of the local and national Association of Professionals in Infection Control (APIC). Silvera is currently the Past-President for the local Greater Kansas City APIC Chapter and member of the national APIC Annual Conference Committee. She also has experience in presenting to diverse audiences at the local and national level.
Elevating, Developing, and Retaining Infection Preventionists: A Strategic Plan and Residency
Monday, June 3, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
A New Era: Experiencing Epidemiologically Significant Organisms First-hand
Monday, June 3, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Down to the Dungeon: Infection Prevention in Sterile Processing Departments
Monday, June 3, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
The Golden Road to Ultimate Staffing in Environmental Services
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Shake, Rattle and Roll Through Real-time Surgical Site Infection Case Scenarios
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Broad-spectrum Infection Prevention Strategies in Behavioral Health Settings: Lessons Learned
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose