Welcome to the Greater New Orleans Chapter of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Since 1973, our members have worked to keep patients safe through educating our members on infection control, working with elected leadership on patient safety policy matters, and partnering with organizations with similar patient safety goals.
Our chapter is committed to excellence and has enjoyed the following honors over the last several years:
- 2010 APIC Conference Host Chapter
- 2010 APIC Chapter Excellence Award
- 2013 International Infection Prevention Week Award Winner
2018 Meeting Schedule
Each meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Center of East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006 unless otherwise indicated. Vendors interested in sponsoring a meeting or participating in the Educational Conference should contact dschmucker@ochsner.org.
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January 17, 2018
CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER February 7, 2018 Vendor: Gary Warren with Central South Carpenters Speaker:David Barron Topic: ICRAs Location: Esplanade 3 of EJGH March 7, 2018 Vendor: Taylor Cottano Speaker: Taylor Cottano RN, BSN, CIC Topic:Infection Control and Regulatory Compliance Location: Esplanade 3 of EJGH April 4, 2018 Vendor: Jeff Roberts with Xenex Speaker: Deborah Passey, PhD Topic: Operating Room Disinfection Standards Location: Esplanade 2 of EJGH **OFFERS 2 CEUs*** May 2, 2018 Vendor: Leslie Coco Frazier with 3M Speaker: Marlene Slaughter BSN, RN Topic: The Importance of Maintaining Normothermia Location: Esplanade 2 of EJGH **OFFERING CEUs** June 13-15, 2017 APIC Conference - Minneapolis, MN |
July 11, 2018
Vendor: Jeff Lehrmann with Nalco Water Speaker: John Hanlin Topic: Healthcare Plumbing as a Source of Infection Location: Ochsner Medical Center Kenner 7th Floor Medical Office Building Auditorium August 1, 2018 Vendor: Buckeye International, Symmetry Hand Hygiene Speaker: Doramarie Arocha, PhD, MT(ASCP)SM, CIC, FAPIC Vendor: James Wright Topic: Breaking Free from Isolation *Members are encouraged to invite their Infection Control Committee Chair* Location: Ochsner Medical Center Kenner 7th Floor Medical Office Building Auditorium September 5, 2018 Vendor: Jill Bagby with Proventix Speaker: Felecia Boyd, RN Topic: Hand Hygiene Location: Esplanade 2 of EJGH **OFFERING CEUs** November 7, 2018 Vendor: Nicole Hitchens with Ecolab Speaker: Linda Holman Topic: TBD Location: Esplanade 2 of EJGH December Officer Installation Luncheon |
