Topics/Speakers

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Superbugs: A Focus on the Healthcare Enviornment
Dr. Hudson Garrett, Jr., Global Chief Clinical Officer, Pentax Medical

C. difficule; Challenges and Opportunities and the Case for Horizontal Transmission, plus
Limiting Isolation for MRSA and VRE
Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, Manager of Infection Prevention at UR Highland Hospital, NY, President Elect APIC National, and Ann Marie Pettis, RN, BSN, CIC, Director of Infection Prevention, University of Rochester Medical Center, Board of Directors APIC National

Recent Emerging Infectious Diseases
Dr. Rebecca Marie Reece, Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital, Consultant, Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Diseases and Emergency Medical Services, Rhode Island Department of Health

Regulatory Readiness in Acute and Long-Term Care: We Are All in This Together
Adele Renzulli, RN, Rhode Island Department of Health, Deputy Chief in the Office of Health Facilities Regulation