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ForwardInfection Control Practices for Vector Mediated Gene Therapy in Healthcare Settings
June 26, 2025
Description
With advances in medical technology, live attenuated replication competent viral or bacterial vector mediated gene therapy is becoming common place. However, such therapies are associated with risk of environmental contamination and vector transmission among patients and staff. This webinar will provide an overview of the vector mediated gene therapy, its associated infection risk, infection control practices to mitigate the risk of contamination and transmission, and the role of institutional oversight committees.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Advanced practice providers
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Infection preventionists
- Hospital epidemiologists
- Employee/occupational health
- Public health professionals
- Environmental health & safety specialists
- Clinical Research Coordinators
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
- Describe the biotechnology of vector mediated gene therapy and its case use.
- Evaluate potential infection and biohazard risks associated with vector mediated therapy and the role of institutional and local oversight committees.
- Define institutional infection prevention and control and risk mitigation recommendations to safely provide vector mediated therapy in a clinical setting to reduce the risk of environmental contamination and transmission among susceptible patients and staff.
- Develop and implement team protocols for safe handling and administration of vector mediated therapies.
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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.
Speakers:
Sumit Ghosh, PhD, ASP, RBP, CSP, CPBCA, CBSP (ABSA), CHMM
Nationwide Children's Hospital
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Justin C. Laracy, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Planners:
Hana Hakim, MD, MS, CIC
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Patricia Pichilingue-Reto, MD, FAAP, AAHIVS
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Kay Sams, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
AdventHealth Tampa
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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians 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. ACPE Universal Activity Number has yet to be assigned to this activity. This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 1.00 live CPE contact hours (1.00 CEUs) in states that recognize ACPE providers.
Upon completion of this ACPE-approved activity, participants will receive 1.00 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.
NURSES:
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 CNE credit. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
- 1.00 Participation
Price
Member cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$50.00
To register & access the course:
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- You’ll receive email reminders with Zoom access details on the day of the live webinar. Be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder) for those emails.
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The live webinar 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 the session's live broadcast is required to earn credit; 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 live event ends.
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