ACHE and APIC: Path of Infection Preventionist from Practitioner to Executive Leader

Recorded On: 11/08/2023

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In the past, Infection Preventionists have been portrayed only as subject matter experts. However, as the role has evolved and scope or responsibilities have expanded, there are leadership qualities that are a necessary companion to technical expertise to truly be proficient as an IP with today’s healthcare demands. In this presentation we will discuss why leadership development is essential to successful IP practice and focusing on these skills can create a path to executive leadership.

Objectives:
1. Define role and scope of Infection Preventionists
2. Present Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Competency Model
3. Define leadership in the context of Infection Prevention
4. Discuss strategies to help improve leadership skills in preparation to become a healthcare executive
Presented by:
Jill E. Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST
Manager, Infection Prevention
Emory University Hospital Midtown

Chaz Rhone, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
Assistant Vice President, Infection Prevention
HCA Healthcare North Florida Division

Moderator:
Devin Jopp, EdD, MS
Chief Executive Officer at Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

APIC is not offering any CE's for this webinar.

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Continuing Education (CE) Credit:

In support of improving patient care, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Chaz Rhone MPH, CIC, FAPIC

Assistant Vice President of Infection Prevention

HCA Healthcare North Florida Division

Chaz earned a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Florida and began his career as an Infection Preventionist in 2007. He is currently the Assistant Vice President of Infection Prevention at HCA Healthcare North Florida Division and serves as co-chair of the APIC Academic Pathway Steering Committee. His professional passions include advancing the field of IP through leadership development of IPs and advocating for MPH-ers as equally qualified candidates for IP positions.

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.