2023 IP Boot Camp Agenda
16 October 2023 In-Person Only
17 October 2023 In-Person Only
2 November 2023 Virtual Only
Registration for the 2023 IP Boot Camp has closed.
2023 IP Boot Camp is offered at no cost to participants. Lunch will be provided to participants at no cost. No fee for parking either!
Join us for the in-person sessions at the Louisville – Marriott East.
16 October 2023
Stop by the registration table to ensure you have collected your badge and simulation ID number.
Join Dr. Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC as she welcomes participants to the 2023 IP Boot Camp day one session.
Dr. Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC will examine what are infectious diseases, transmission routes, common pathogens, and immunity and susceptibility.
Join Dr. Janet Glowicz, PhD, MPH to discuss why hand hygiene is so important, proper techniques, when to perform, and the use of hand sanitizer. She will also address how to care for your hands as a healthcare professional and how your skin may be affected by cleansing products. Additionally, she will speak specifically about glove use and prevention of C. difficile.
Break for participants.
Join Dr. Hudson Garret, PhD, MSN, MPH for a discussion on environmental techniques, selection process, and frequency.
Join Dr. Nimalie Stone, MD for a discussion of types of personal protective equipment and when to use, donning and doffing correctly, ensuring respirator fit, cough etiquette, and past and future trends.
Lunch is provided to participants at no charge on site.
Join Dr. Hudson Garrett, PhD, MSN, MPH for a discussion on understanding types of personal protective equipment during an emergency, proper use of isolation in an emergency, implementation of additional measures during an outbreak, and how to handle high-stress situations while maintaining infection prevention.
Join Dr. Hudson Garret, PhD, MSN, MPH for a discussion about Spaulding Classifications, device reprocessing best practices, manufacturer IFUs and human factors that make disinfection difficult.
Participants will be offered a break while the room is transitioned into the hands-on simulation portion of the event.
Participants will rotate through multiple hands-on simulations including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and cleaning and disinfection. Each simulation will be lead by an expert in the field and participants will be able to apply their newly gained knowledge and skill through practice. Novel techniques and products will help the participant visualize the spread of germs and contaminants.
Dr. Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC will close out day one. A short period will be available for question and answers from the audience.
17 October 2023
Stop by the registration table to ensure you have collected your badge.
Join Dr. Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC as she welcomes participants to the 2023 IP Boot Camp day two session.
Michael Curren, BSN, RN, CIC, NHDP-BC for a discussion geared toward infection prevention in today’s world: coming back from COVID-19, conservation of personal protective equipment, changing behaviors and the “panic” to “pro”-action of the infection preventionist and beyond.
Join Carrell Rush, BSN, RN for a conversation about reportable diseases, requirements, keeping up-to-date with national guidelines, conducting audits, and how we move forward in infection prevention and control in a post-pandemic world.
Join Emily Anderson, BSN, RN for a topical discussion on tuberculosis, prevention, and control.
Join Michael Curran, BSN, RN, CIC, NHDP-BC for a discussion about surveillance and outbreak management. From recognizing the signs of a potential outbreak all the way through investigation and reporting.
Join Dr. Alan Junkins, PhD, D(ABMM) as he explores microbiology for the infection preventionist with interest in applying clinical microbiology updates and engaging the infection preventionist in microbiology.
Lunch is provided to participants at no charge on site.
Join Dr. Hudson Garrett, PhD, MSN, MPH for a discussion and demonstration on device selection and disinfection including implants, sterile products, glucometers and much more.
Join the KyIP Training Center’s sister program, KASIC, for a discussion on antimicrobial stewardship and the role the infection preventionist has in stewardship. Learn how you can directly affect antibiotic (mis)use in your facility.
Participants will be offered a break while the room is transitioned into the table-top exercise portion of the day.
Work with a team to complete this table-top exercise.
Work with a team to complete this table-top exercise.
Opportunity to ask questions.
2 November 2023
Join Mike Bell, MD as he welcomes attendees.
Dr. Hudson Garrett, PhD, MSN, MPH as he discusses the undeniable laws of communication, how COVID-19 has affected our ability to communicate, and how to challenge communication and collaboration skills moving forward.
Participants will be given a short break. During this time, you may remain connected virtually and on hold.
Dr. Hudson Garrett, PhD, MSN, MPH as he discusses ways to build collaboration with the c-suite and beyond, and leveraging healthcare associated infection data.
Join Clay Bryant as he discusses ways to drive down healthcare associated infections utilizing your facilities National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data.
Break for lunch. During the lunch period, a hold will be placed on Zoom to allow participants time to eat and rejoin at 12:45 pm.
Join Dr. Hudson Garret, PhD, MSN, MPH for a discussion about the modern infection preventionist, the challenges and changing roles and responsibilities, and preparing yourself for a dynamic tomorrow.
Join Stephen Furmanek, MS, MPH for a presentation on how to leverage and analyze data to impact infection prevention measures within your facility.
Participants will be given a short break. During this time, you may remain connected virtually and on hold.
Join Dr. Hudson Garret PhD, MSN, MPH and Dr. Karen Niven, PhD as they discuss a systematic approach to cost-analysis/effectiveness of interventions and strategies used to control and prevent infections.
Dr. Hudson Garret, PhD, MSN, MPH will discuss ways you can apply and change leadership within your facility.
Photos from 2022 IP Boot Camp
