C&C: Navigating IPC Amid Natural Disasters in the Wake of Helene

October 10, 2024
Grab your favorite beverage, turn on your camera, and join the conversation! Converse & Convene is a virtual networking forum moderated by SHEA member experts who will lead and facilitate discussion and collaboration. Participants will be able to share challenges, lessons learned, and gain greater insight not only with their breakout groups but with a larger group discussion directly following and lead by the moderators.
 
Hurricane Helene may be over but there are many infectious, non-infectious, and hospital related risks still to consider as mega storms become more frequent. This is a great reminder to review your emergency preparedness plan through the infection prevention and control lens to ensure you are ready for whatever climate change has to throw at your institution. Attendees should also plan to discuss the implementation challenges around  IV fluid supply chain constraints due to the damage at the Baxter International Plant caused by Hurricane Helene.
 
We will begin with a short presentation about key ideas to keep in mind as part of your preparation and response before moving into breakout rooms. The conversation will focus on the following questions, but please feel free to bring your own questions, ideas, and stories.
 
Questions:
  1. Were you impacted by Hurricane Helene? What was that impact? What are the challenges still facing you?
  2. Do you have specific experience with a past weather related disaster that is unique but may help others prepare?
  3. How does climate change make you think of these IPC challenges differently?
  4. How often do you revisit these disaster plans? Is that enough given today’s environment?
  5. How are you managing implementation challenges around  IV fluid supply chain constraints at your institution?
 
Moderator:
David J. Weber, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FSHEA, FRSM (London) | UNC School of Medicine
 
 
*Please note this event is not recorded and is intended for participants to have a candid discussion around the selected topic. This event is open to SHEA members only. 
Course summary
Course opens: 
10/02/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Event starts: 
10/10/2024 - 2:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/10/2024 - 3:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Converse & Convene 2024
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  • Welcome
  • House Keeping Review
  • Moderator Overview of Topic
  • Break Out Discussions
  • Large Group Discussion/Recap
  • Farewell

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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