#33 Infection Preventionists Unplugged: Insights From Public Health, Consulting, and Academia

Dive into the lesser-known realms of infection prevention as we uncover the fascinating roles of Infection Preventionists (IPs) beyond the traditional healthcare settings. Our guests are renowned experts Joan Hebden, Dana Piatek, and Dr. Katreena Merrill, who will share insights from the 2020 APIC Mega Survey, discuss their work in public health and academia, and reveal how they are striving to multiply the field of infection prevention. Learn about their paths, achievements, and the critical work they are doing in infection prevention and control. With special guests: Katreena Merrill, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Professor, Brigham Young University (BYU) College of Nursing, Joan N. Hebden, MS, RN, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, President of IPC Consulting Group LLC, and Dana Piatek, MPH, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Clinical Consultant with GOJO Industries