Our Mission
The Infection Control Professionals of Southern New England (ICPSNE, Inc.) have incorporated in order to provide an organized forum for effective communication among Infection Control Professionals. The purpose of ICPSNE is to promote wellness and prevent illness within the community by advancing healthcare epidemiology through education, collaboration, and practice.
Our Vision
To be an expert influential voice for the prevention and control of infections and improved outcomes in Rhode Island and southern New England.
2020 Officers
Co-President
Barbara Pashnik
Miriam Hospital
Infection Preventionist
164 Summit Ave
Providence, RI 02906
401.793.4625
bpashnik@lifespan.org
Co-President
Kathleen O’Connell
Kent Hospital
Director Infection Prevention and Control
455 Tollgate Road
Warwick, RI 02886
401.737.7010 x 31320
KOconnell@kentri.org
Treasurer
Heidi Mikkelsen-McCabe, RN, BSN, CIC
Rhode Island Hospital
Infection Preventionist
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
401.444.4773 x 4991
Heidi.McCabe@chartercare.org
Recording Secretary
Deborah Quirk
Kent Hospital
Infection Preventionist
455 Tollgate Road
Warwick, RI 02886
401.737.7010 x 35502
DQuirk@kentri.org
Past Officers
Presidents
2016-2017 Nancy Vallande
2017-2018 Linda Oliver and LeeAnn Quinn
2016-2017 Marlene Fishman
2015 Donna Sears
2013-2014 Ellen Ryan Gleason
2012-2013 Barbara Pashnik
2011-2012 Julie Jefferson
2010-2011 Janet Robinson
2009-2010 Kathy O’Connell
2009 Isabel Reis
2008 Marlene Fishman
2008 Lee Ann Quinn
Treasurers
2011-2013 Mary Ellen Casey
2009-2010 Nancy Vallande
Recording Secretaries
2018-2019 Leslie Morrissey
2016-2017 Deb Quirk
2014-2015 Nina O’Flaherty
2011-2013 Liz Martino
2008-2010 Linda Oliver
Corresponding Secretaries
2009-2012 Michelle Cahill
2008 Kathy O’Connell
