Infection Preventionist
University of California San Diego Health
San Diego, California
Jessica Alicdan is a board-certified Infection Preventionist (IP) at UC San Diego Health. She has a Masters of Public Health degree in Epidemiology and undergraduate degrees in Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology. Jessica is a national and international consultant with 18 years of healthcare experience and 10 years in public health and infection control and prevention. She has a passion in preventing bloodstream infections, improving endoscope reprocessing, high level disinfection and sterilization practices. As of 2022-2024, Jessica served as elected Education Chair in San Diego and Imperial County APIC Board Chapter and is President-Elect for California APIC Coordinating Council. As a recognized leader in the community, she teaches IPs to prepare for their Certified in Infection Control (CIC) exams and has launched the first IP Mentorship Program in California to inspire and educate the future generation of Infection Preventionists. Her hobbies include traveling, dancing, boxing, creating art and writing.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose