A Triple Threat to SSI Prevention: CHG/Nasal/Clipping
Recorded On: 11/03/2022
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Speakers: Jill Holdsworth, MS, CIC, NREMT,FAPIC & Siyeh Gretzinger
The eyes contain mucosal surfaces with links to the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, and circulatory system. Multiple infectious agents can gain entry through the eye, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Eye protection is an underappreciated and often forgotten form of personal protective equipment which provides a barrier to infectious materials entering the eye. During the COVID-19 pandemic, one topic of confusion and contention was related to eye protection to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission; despite utilizing reliable physical distancing and adequate gloves, gowns, and masks for patient care encounters, front-line workers remained at increased risk of infection. Appropriate eye protection may provide added benefits to face masks in preventing the acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 and other infections. This presentation will address the confusion related to universal eye protection through an in-depth discussion of the topic and interactive scenario-based training.
Siyeh Gretzinger
Infection Preventionist
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Siyeh Gretzinger is an Infection Preventionist at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, GA. She has a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and recently obtained her Certification in Infection Control. She has over 7 years of healthcare experience including disease surveillance, epidemiological research, patient care, and quality improvement. Siyeh is passionate about improving the quality of patient care by reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Currently, she co-leads the Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Steering Committee that works to implement best practices to prevent infections in surgical patients across the hospital.
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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