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How to Lower The Risk of an Infection in Total Joint Replacement Surgery – Calin S. Moucha, MD Register today

Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the bacteriology and emerging resistance patterns of orthopaedic infections 2) Describe local and national initiatives for controlling and preventing orthopaedic infections 3)Identify current trends in optimizing patients preoperatively in order to minimize the risk of infections 4) Describe the basic tenants of successful antibiotic prophylaxis in orthopedic surgery: choice of antimicrobial, timing of administration, and duration of use 5) Describe the current trends and appropriate indications for administration of prophylactic antibiotics in a variety of orthopaedic procedures 6) Identify intraoperative cost-effective decisions that could lead to a diminished incidence of postoperative infections

JUNE

12

Panel Discussion: Preparing for a CMS Audit in the Ambulatory Surgery Center - Challenges and Successes – Panel Register today

Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss the importance of having Infection Prevention expertise in the ASC setting 2) Discuss the importance of collaboration between disciplines in an effort to improve outcomes for patients

JUNE

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Educational Excellence-Highlights from the 2012 IAHCSMM Annual Meeting – Sandra Velte, Technical Service Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention Division Register today

Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss highlights and hot topics in the field of sterilization assurance presented at the International Association of Healthcare Center Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) annual conference in Albuquerque, NM

JUNE

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Clean It Up! Using Environmental Monitoring Techniques to Improve Your Cleaning Process - Nancy Havill, Infection Preventionist Register today

Learning Objectives: 1) Evaluate if an environmental surface is at risk for environmental contamination 2) Describe which MDRO’s are most often found on environmental surfaces 3) Discuss how monitoring can be used to identify areas for improving the environmental hygiene status in a healthcare setting 4) Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the various environmental monitoring technologies

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Grace Thornhill

Grace has 15 years experience in microbiology research and product development for the pharmaceutical, medical device and chemical industries… More

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Grace Thornhill

Grace has 15 years experience in microbiology research and product development for the pharmaceutical, medical device and chemical industries… [more]

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