SHEA/PIDS Virtual Workshop: Challenging Topics in Pediatric Healthcare Epidemiology

September 23, 2025 to September 24, 2025

Join experts in pediatric healthcare epidemiology in this exciting, interactive virtual workshop co-hosted by SHEA and PIDS. Over two half-day sessions, we will review the latest evidence and expert opinion on challenging topics confronting Pediatric Healthcare Epidemiologists, Infection Preventionists, and Infectious Diseases clinicians. Topics discussed will range from everyday challenges (e.g., application of Transmission-Based Precautions) to longstanding seasonal challenges (e.g., implementing visitor restrictions) to preparing for tomorrow’s potential threats (e.g., H5N1 preparedness). Don’t miss this opportunity to join the discussion with your colleagues in SHEA and PIDS.

Please note, this is a 2-day workshop. Day 1, September 23rd, 1:00-4:45 pm ET and Day 2, September 24th, 1:00-4:30 pm ET.  

Pricing Information:

Before you purchase, you will be required to complete demographic information. We appreciate you completing this information. After you complete the required information, you will then be enrolled in the course. You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully registered. Please note, this is a 2-day workshop. Registering gives you access to both days. We do not have single day registrations available. 

Registration Rates
Member*$199
Non-Member$259
Fellow**$59

*SHEA and PIDS Members qualify for the Member Rate. If you are a PIDS Member, please email [email protected] for your registration code.

**Registration for fellows/students/trainees must be accompanied by a letter from their department chairs or advisors verifying their status when registering. Trainee status includes interns and residents.  Click here to see an example letter. If you are a Fellow, please email [email protected] with the letter that states your Fellow/Student Status and SHEA will provide a discount code for you to register at the Fellow Rate. Otherwise, the appropriate rate will be automatically selected for you.

Target Audience

  • Physicians and Physicians-in-training:
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases physicians
    • Healthcare Epidemiologists working in pediatric facilities
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellows
    • Pediatricians and other Pediatric subspecialties
    • Other trainees with interests in Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, and/or Healthcare Epidemiology including medical students and residents
  • Public Health   
  • Infection Preventionists
  • Pediatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Learning Objectives

Following completion of this virtual workshop activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Recognize how the developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients influence their vulnerability to healthcare-associated infections and inform tailored prevention strategies.
  2. Develop a framework to guide decision-making on pediatric infection prevention topics with minimal or no supporting evidence base, incorporating expert consensus, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  3. Discuss strategies to strengthen preparedness efforts for emerging threats in pediatric infection prevention and control, focusing on adaptability of response to evolving information.

Limited Attendance! Waitlist will be available.

To ensure a more intimate and interactive experience, we're limiting the number of attendees for this virtual workshop. This will enable us to create smaller groups and breakout sessions, fostering richer and more meaningful discussions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage deeply with the material and your fellow participants – secure your spot today! If we reach capacity you will be able to sign up for the waitlist. If someone cancels their registration, we will pull in chronological order from the waitlist. We will notify you as soon as a spot becomes available. 

Can I access the recordings?

Recordings of the didactic presentations will be exclusively provided to registered attendees for post-workshop access. Please note that recordings of workgroup discussions will not be available. 

If you have already registered:

If you are looking to complete your evaluations and claim credit post workshop, click 'access course'. Session evaluations will open 15 minutes after their start time. Once these open you will be able to click “Access Course” to complete.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.00 Nursing Contact Hours
  • 7.00 Participation
Course opens: 
03/27/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
09/23/2025 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/24/2025 - 4:30pm EDT
Member cost:
$199.00
Cost:
$259.00
Rating: 
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SHEA/PIDS Virtual Workshop: Challenging Topics in Pediatric Healthcare Epidemiology

September 23, 2025 September 24, 2025
Welcome/Logistics
12:50 pm
 Welcome/Logistics
12:50 pm
Respiratory Viral Season Visitation Restrictions in Pediatrics
1:00-1:45pm
 Big beasts of pediatric healthcare-associated pathogens
1:00-1:45pm
 
 
Immunocompromised Patients
1:45-2:15 pm
 Challenges in Transmission-Based Precautions in Pediatric Settings
1:45-2:30 pm
 
Pros and cons of integrative medicine approaches in oncology patients
2:15-2:45
 
 Immunization of hospitalized children - A focus on live viral vaccines and nirsevimab
2:30-3:15 pm
TB Isolation
2:45-3:15
 
 
Break 3:15-3:30 pm Break 3:15-3:30 pm
Infection Prevention Challenges in the NICU
3:30-4:00 pm
 Preparing for tomorrow's unknown threat: A perspective from experience
3:30-4:00 pm
 
Environmental Cleaning and Low Level Disinfection
4:00-4:45 pm
 Applying lessons from the past: Preparing for the next pediatric respiratory viral epidemic (H1N1)
4:00-4:30 pm
 
 Wrap Up (5 minutes)
Wrap Up (5 minutes)  

*Subject to change. This will be updated as speakers accept and finalize titles.

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. 

Program Committee 

Yasaman (Yasi) Fatemi, MD, MSHP (Co-Chair)
Seattle Children's Hospital
Disclosed no relevant financial relationships

Matthew Washam, MD, MPH (Co-Chair)
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Disclosed no relevant financial relationships

Melissa Campbell, MD
Duke University Hospital
Disclosed no relevant financial relationships

Hana Hakim, MD, MS, CIC
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Disclosed no relevant financial relationships

Candace (Cece) Johnson, MD
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Disclosed no relevant financial relationships

Larry Kociolek, MD, MSCI
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Disclosed no relevant financial relationships

Speakers 

Stay Tuned!

*All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated

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 live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses:

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 CNE credit. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists:

CPE Accreditation Statement for Pharmacists

SHEA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Universal Activity Number for this program is UAN JA0006047-0000-25-001-L05-P. This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 7 live CPE contact hours (7 CEUs) in states that recognize ACPE providers. 

Upon completion of this ACPE-approved activity, participants will receive 7 credits on their NABP e-Profile section of the CPE Monitor. It is the participant's responsibility to upload the correct NABP number and date of birth when submitting your evaluation. The deadline for completing the evaluation for the live CE session is October 23, 2025. SHEA will upload all workshop CPE credits to NABP CPE Monitor accounts within 30 days of completion for the live CE session. 

Evaluations will close on December 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET. Please note, those claiming Pharmacy credit have a deadline of October 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET.

Available Credit

  • 7.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.00 Nursing Contact Hours
  • 7.00 Participation

Price

Member cost:
$199.00
Cost:
$259.00
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Please note, this is a 2-day workshop. Registering gives you access to both days. We do not have single day registrations available. 

SHEA and PIDS Members qualify for the Member Rate. If you are a PIDS Member, please email [email protected] for your registration code

Registration for fellows/students/trainees must be accompanied by a letter from their department chairs or advisors verifying their status when registering. Trainee status includes interns and residents.  Click here to see an example letter. If you are a Fellow, please email [email protected] with the letter that states your Fellow/Student Status and SHEA will provide a discount code for you to register at the Fellow Rate. Otherwise, the appropriate rate will be automatically selected for you. 

This is also where you will be able to complete your session evaluations as well as overall evaluation for the course. In order to claim and receive credits, the evaluations of sessions you attended are required to be complete. Session evaluations will open 15 minutes after their start time. Once these open you will be able to click “Access Course” to complete. Evaluations will close on December 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET. Please note, those claiming Pharmacy credit have a deadline of October 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET.

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