ACHE and APIC: Path of Infection Preventionist from Practitioner to Executive Leader
Recorded On: 11/08/2023
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In the past, Infection Preventionists have been portrayed only as subject matter experts. However, as the role has evolved and scope or responsibilities have expanded, there are leadership qualities that are a necessary companion to technical expertise to truly be proficient as an IP with today’s healthcare demands. In this presentation we will discuss why leadership development is essential to successful IP practice and focusing on these skills can create a path to executive leadership.
Objectives:
1. Define role and scope of Infection Preventionists
2. Present Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Competency Model
3. Define leadership in the context of Infection Prevention
4. Discuss strategies to help improve leadership skills in preparation to become a healthcare executive
Presented by:
Jill E. Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST
Manager, Infection Prevention
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Chaz Rhone, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
Assistant Vice President, Infection Prevention
HCA Healthcare North Florida Division
Moderator:
Devin Jopp, EdD, MS
Chief Executive Officer at Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
APIC is not offering any CE's for this webinar.
To earn continuing education credits for this webinar, please visit the ACHE catelog: https://www.ache.org/learning-...
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
- In support of improving patient care, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 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.
- The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) designates this activity for 0 nursing contact hours. (not always applicable as not all webinars are eligible).
- To get CE credit for a webinar, you must attend the program in its entirety and complete an on-line evaluation of it. Your feedback is not only required by our accrediting body, but it is vital to development of future programming that best meets learners' needs. We read every word you write.
Chaz Rhone MPH, CIC, FAPIC
Assistant Vice President of Infection Prevention
HCA Healthcare North Florida Division
Chaz earned a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Florida and began his career as an Infection Preventionist in 2007. He is currently the Assistant Vice President of Infection Prevention at HCA Healthcare North Florida Division and serves as co-chair of the APIC Academic Pathway Steering Committee. His professional passions include advancing the field of IP through leadership development of IPs and advocating for MPH-ers as equally qualified candidates for IP positions.
Jill Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST
Manager, Infection Prevention
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Jill Holdsworth is a certified EMT and a volunteer with the Emory EMS program, is certified in sterile processing through HSPA as a CRCST and is the 2022 HSPA Certification Council Chairman. Jill is currently serving on the APIC National Board of Directors and works in Atlanta, GA as the Manager of Infection Prevention at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
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