Meet the Office Staph- Infection Control for the Office Setting
1. Participants will be able to understand the chain of infection
2. Attendees will learn learn techniques to break the chain of infection
3. Participants will understanding of Healthcare Workers safety guidelines for transmission prevention
4. Attendees will identify types of PPE and simulate donning and doffing
5. Participants will describe and explain the importance of process of high touch surface cleaning
6. Attendees will learn and be able to understand the legal requirements and consequences associated with infection control/prevention compliance and noncompliance
A recent report from the World Health Organization estimated that over 3 million patients could die each year from healthcare associated infections if something isn’t urgently done. Effective, yet simple infection prevention practices, such as regular hand hygiene, proper sterilization of equipment, and adherence to guidelines for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), allow workers to treat patients safely while creating an environment with much less risk for the public.
Failure to develop programs and apply effective infection prevention measures can result in legal pitfalls as well. Noncompliance with effective IC practices can result in liability claims, violation of state regulatory requirements, OSHA violations, worker’s comp claims and other legal pitfalls. These citations can lead to loss of licensure, fines, and litigation.
Join Julie Janeway, MSA, JD and Linda Weirauch, MSN, RN, CPHQ on Thursday, May 15 from 12 PM ET-1:30 PM ET to share in a lively and interactive discussion about the critical role an effective infection prevention program plays in safe patient outcomes, but also best practices and tools to ensure your own organization is compliant. Infection control is a cornerstone of modern healthcare. It plays a critical role in safeguarding patient health and preventing the spread of infections. By prioritizing infection control, healthcare facilities can continue to provide high-quality care and maintain public trust.
PRESENTER BIOS:
Julie Janeway, MSA, JD
Julie Janeway has been a Michigan life sciences and health law attorney for twenty-six years. She is the co-owner and General Counsel of Principled Healthcare Consulting, the principal attorney at Janeway Law PLLC, and also serves as the external General Counsel for Advize Health. Previously, she served as the Interim Chief Legal Counsel for an international healthcare company operating in four countries, and she practiced with Foley, Baron, Metzger & Julip, PLLC, heading the Healthcare Law Department. Her law firm practice included compliance, risk management, healthcare professional licensing defense, business/corporate law, employment law, pharmacy law, PSO/PSES (PSWP) development, audit response/defense/mitigation, independent internal and parallel investigations, contracting and other fields of healthcare and life sciences law, and all related training for healthcare entities, practitioners and practitioner organizations, and other businesses and associations in the healthcare and life sciences industries.
Since 2002 Julie has consulted and trained for a significant number of healthcare organizations, practices, hospitals/systems, healthcare equipment and device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare vendors and research companies across North America and Asia. She also serves as the General Counsel and Past-President of the Michigan Association for Healthcare Quality and has served on several national healthcare organization Boards of Directors.
Linda Weirauch, MSN, RN, CPHQ
Linda Weirauch is a seasoned registered nurse with over twenty-five years of experience in leadership, risk management, and quality across diverse healthcare settings, including outpatient physician practices, acute care, and critical illness recovery hospitals.
In her distinguished career, Linda has spearheaded multiple process improvement teams for core measure databases and Blue Cross Blue Shield clinical collaborative programs. She has served as the Quality lead for The Joint Commission (TJC) Stroke Certification and Total Joint Replacement Programs. Her additional responsibilities have encompassed the roles of lead facilitator for accreditation survey and state site audits. Currently, Linda holds the position of Market Director of Quality Management, Risk, and Infection Control at two Select Specialty Hospitals in Michigan. In this capacity, she has successfully directed efforts that have enhanced patient quality outcomes, mitigated risks in clinical care, and bolstered patient safety. Notably, she has led initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), improve medical record documentation and compliance, and achieve Hospital of Excellence recognition in 2018, 2019, and 2022.
Linda's academic credentials include a Master of Science in Nursing. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality and holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Her dedication to the field extends beyond her professional duties; she is actively involved in leadership roles within the Michigan Association for Healthcare Quality, currently serving as Treasurer. Additionally, she participates in the National Association for Healthcare Quality, contributing to multiple committees such as the Healthcare Quality Foundation and the CPHQ Review Course team, where she also serves as a national review course instructor. Linda is presently a peer reviewer for the Journal for Healthcare Quality.
This event has been submitted for 1.5 CPHQ CEUs from NAHQ
