Infection Preventionist
Infection, Prevention and Control Consulting Services
Maria Whitaker, BS,MT,CIC, is an Independent Infection Prevention and Control Consultant. She worked as a Clinical Microbiologist for 18 years before pursuing her career in Infection Prevention. For the next 22 years, Maria worked as the manager for the Infection Prevention and Control Program in both the acute and long-term care settings at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center in Cortland, New York.
Maria is very active in APIC. She has served as President and Chair of the Education Committee for her local Chapter, and has served on several committees at the National level; including Practice Guidance Committee, Communications Committee and is currently Chair of the Annual Conference Committee.
Caring About Your Air: Development of an Air Quality Risk Assessment
Monday, June 3, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Equipping K-12 Schools with a Comprehensive IPC Toolkit
Monday, June 3, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Physically Connecting Two Hospitals: Infection Prevention Challenges and Considerations
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10:31 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
APIC Public Policy Update: Using Advocacy as a Tool for Infection Prevention and Control
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Introducing the Ethical Infection Prevention and Control (EIPAC) Decision-Making Framework
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Disparities in Infection Risk Among Home Healthcare Patients: Unveiling the Underserved
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
External Validation: What Is It, and What Does It Mean for Your Facility
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
10:46 AM – 11:15 AM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
