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ForwardRaising the Bar: How to Advocate for Resources for Effective IPC Teams
Description
The COVID-19 pandemic brought increased focus to the need for robust healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention and control (IPC) programs. Yet we experience IPC teams that are not appropriately equipped and supported to do the work of protecting our patients and healthcare workers from infectious threats within and outside of our healthcare facilities. This three-part course will explore how to build and sustain effective infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, starting with an overview of the key structures and resources needed for success, followed by practical guidance on developing a strong business case to support and secure program resources. Discussions will emphasize the critical role of teamwork in advocating for support, integrating IPC strategies across disciplines, and fostering a culture of infection prevention within healthcare organizations.
Webinars in this course:
- Elements Needed to Create Effective IPC Programs | August 21, 2025 @ 2:00- 3:00 pm ET
- Building a Business Case for Well-Resourced IPC Programs | TBD
- Healthcare Executive Perspectives on IPC Work | TBD
Target Audience
Infection preventionists and healthcare epidemiologists currently serving in leadership roles or interested in growing into leadership roles
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
- Conduct an interprofessional needs assessment of IPC in their professional setting to identify resource and personnel gaps.
- Construct a business case for IPC work in their professional setting incorporating perspectives from the healthcare team.
- Recognize factors that impact hospital budgeting decisions and how they influence IPC programs.
- Effectively communicate the importance of IPC resources with decision makers in their professional setting by utilizing interprofessional collaboration and shared institutional goals.
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standard for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose all financial relationship(s) with any ineligible company within the prior 24 months for any amount. SHEA identifies and mitigates all conflict of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.
Planners:
Justin Chan, MD, MPH
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Jessica Goodrich, BSN, RN, CIC
Samaritan Medical Center
Samaritan Medical Center
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Dan Uslan, MD, MBA, FIDSA, FSHEA
UCLA Health
UCLA Health
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
SHEA's 2025 LearningCE Program Committee assisted with the development of this program. You can view the 2025 LearningCE Program Committee Roster and Disclosures.
Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
PHYSICIANS:
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America designates this activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to Joint Accreditation for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
By submitting a claim for ABIM MOC, you hereby give SHEA permission to share individual physician participation information with ABIM through JA PARS.
NURSES:
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 CNE credit. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Available Credit
- 3.00 ABIM MOC
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.00 Nursing Contact Hours
- 3.00 Participation
Price
Member cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$149.00
This course consists of multiple sessions, and the webinars are available exclusively as part of the complete course.
To register & access course:
- Click the Add to Cart button and complete the checkout process. Once registered, you’ll automatically be enrolled in any upcoming sessions.
- You’ll receive email reminders with Zoom access details on the day of each session. Be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder) for those emails.
Can’t attend live? You can still access the content—just be sure to register in advance!
The live webinars will be recorded, and all registrants will receive access to the recording and presentation materials after the event. Please note:
- Registration closes at the end of the live broadcast.
- Participation during a session's live broadcast is required to earn credit for that session; recordings are for viewing purposes only.
- If you're not seeking credit and simply want access to the information, you're welcome to register even if you can't attend live—just make sure to register before the date of the first session to gain access to all content.
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