Schedule
Time (Central Time) | Session |
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8:30am - 10:00am |
Contagious Conversations: Strategies for Confident and Effective Communication Kara Sand, MSCertified Professional in Talent Development Englewood, CO Immerse yourself in an enriching session that delves into the vital realm of effective communication. Elevate your skills as a healthcare professional through the guidance of our expert speaker, Kara Sand. She will provide a step-by-step communication process, enabling you to gain tangible strategies and invaluable insights to adeptly navigate challenging conversations. Whether you’re seeking to increase your confidence or refine your finesse in communication, this session caters to individuals determined to cultivate seamless interactions, fostering both stronger connections and more harmonious relationships. |
10:00 - 10:30am | Break/Vendors Open |
10:30 - 11:30am |
Water Management: Avoiding and Mitigating the Risks Sylvia Garcia-Houchins, MBA, RNThe Joint Commission Oakbrook Terrace, IL Water management presents many risks for healthcare organizations, including a risk of infection to patients, visitors, and staff as well as regulatory and financial risk. Knowing what is required is imperative for infection prevention and control professionals. This presentation will review the risks and expectations for an effective water management plan. |
11:30am - 12:00pm | Vendor Spotlight |
12:00 - 1:00pm | Lunch |
1:00 - 2:00pm |
Protect All Patients: A Paradigm Shift Focusing Infection Prevention Consultant Bethesda, MD This session will explore a major shift in strategy from screening and |
2:00 - 3:00pm |
Healthcare-Associated Infection/Antibiotic Resistance Program Updates from the South Dakota Department of Health Lori Koenecke, MS, RNSD Department of Health Pierre, SD This session will provide updates from the South Dakota Department of Health’s HAI/AR Program and discuss current MDRO threats and concerns. |
3:00 - 3:30pm |
Break/Vendors Open |
3:30 - 4:30pm |
Sexually Transmitted Infections Kacee Redden, MSWSD Department of Health Sioux Falls, SD This session will provide background on STIs and the STI climate in South Dakota. |
4:30 - 4:45pm |
APIC & South Dakota APIC Liz Healy, BSN, RN, CICAvera Sacred Heart Hospital Yankton, SD |
4:45 - 5:30pm |
Escape Room - Hosted by Project Firstline SD Foundation for Medical Care Sioux Falls, SD |
Time (Central Time) | Session |
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8:30 - 10:00am |
Microbiology Challenges to Consider When Processing STERIS Mentor, OH Flexible endoscopes are exposed to microbiological challenges during and after use. Recognizing those challenges and employing appropriate strategies for mitigation can help reduce the risk of infection. |
10:00 - 10:30am |
Break/Vendors Open |
10:30 - 11:15am |
Everyone Hide - Surveyors are Here! Tiffany Peterson, BSN, CICAvera Health Sioux Falls, SD Everyone's pulse speeds up a bit when surveyors arrive at your door. Being prepared and knowing how to share your processes with surveyors will help. We're going to examine common issues on surveys, how to prepare for surveys, and how to talk to surveyors. |
11:15am - 12:00pm |
Disease Transmission in the Workplace Gregory Derynck, Program DirectorSD OSHA Consultation Program Brookings, SD This session will review OSHA standards that are intended to prevent disease transmission. |
12:00pm |
SDICC Annual Meeting |