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SHEA/PIDS Virtual Workshop: Challenging Topics in Pediatric Healthcare Epidemiology
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:
- Recognize how the developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients influence their vulnerability to healthcare-associated infections and inform tailored prevention strategies.
- 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.
- 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.
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 | |
| Visitation Restrictions for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Viral Respiratory Infections in Children 1:00-1:45pm | Big Beasts of Pediatric Healthcare-associated Pathogens: Focus on CRE and C. auris 1:00-1:45pm | |
| Animals in Pediatric Healthcare Settings 1:45-2:15 pm | Challenges in Transmission-Based Precautions for MRSA and VRE in Inpatient Pediatric Settings and the NICU 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 Threats: A Perspective from Experience 3:30-4:30 pm | |
| Environmental Cleaning and Low Level Disinfection 4:00-4:45 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.
Evaluations will close on December 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET.
Available Credit
- 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.00 Nursing Contact Hours
- 7.00 Participation
Price
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.
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