1 IPU

Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Speakers: 

Wilson Bull, MPH, CIH & Monica Lopez, RN, BSN, CIC

This session highlights the collaborative approach between Wilson Bull, Industrial Hygienist, and Monica Lopez, Manager of Infection Prevention, in managing indoor air quality concerns within healthcare settings. Through integrated assessment, communication, and mitigation efforts, their partnership achieved measurable outcome improvements, including improved timeliness of environmental risk resolution and increased consistency in mitigation decisions. Attendees will learn how aligning industrial hygiene and infection prevention expertise strengthens regulatory alignment, improves documentation quality, and increases organizational confidence in responding to indoor air quality events.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the role of Industrial Hygiene in healthcare, including how industrial hygienists assess indoor air quality concerns, identify environmental exposures, and support risk‑based mitigation decisions in collaboration with Infection Prevention and Facilities teams.

Identify key indicators of effective indoor air quality management, including improved timeliness of issue resolution and reduced variability in mitigation decisions through multidisciplinary collaboration.

 
Explain how integrated Infection Prevention and Industrial Hygiene workflows support regulatory compliance, consistent documentation, and survey readiness when managing indoor air quality events.

 
Apply a collaborative framework to evaluate and respond to indoor air quality concerns within participants’ own organizations, using outcome‑focused measures to assess success.

IPUs: 

• APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s). 
• For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Rece... 

1 IPU

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Speakers: 

Ryan Geoit BS, a-IPC, CIC & Ian Mckenzie REH

Waterborne pathogens pose a significant threat to patient safety, especially in large healthcare facilities with complex plumbing systems. This presentation explores the strategic planning and implementation of a comprehensive water management program in a newly constructed 28-story, 200+ bed academic hospital. Attendees will gain insights into the multidisciplinary collaboration required to mitigate risks associated with Legionella and other opportunistic water pathogens.

The session will detail the integration of infection prevention principles into the design and construction phases, including risk assessments, engineering controls, and regulatory compliance. It will also cover the development of a site-specific water management plan (WMP), stakeholder engagement, and post-occupancy validation strategies. Real-world challenges and solutions will be shared, including how to navigate construction constraints, ensure environmental monitoring, and respond to water-related incidents.

To support practical implementation, the presentation will reference key resources such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 188, which outlines risk management practices for building water systems, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Toolkit for Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella Growth and Spread in Buildings. It will also incorporate guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) memorandum QSO-17-30, which emphasizes hospital responsibilities in reducing Legionella risk. Additional standards from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and NSF International (NSF) related to potable water systems and plumbing safety, as well as recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on premise plumbing, will be discussed to provide a comprehensive framework for water safety planning in healthcare environments.

IPUs: 

• APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s). 
• For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Rece... 

1 IPU

Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Speaker: 

Daniel J. Thompson REHS, HVAC-R

Differential pressure monitors are critical in maintaining safe environments within healthcare facilities, especially in Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms and Protective Environment rooms. These monitors ensure that airflow is directed appropriately—into isolation rooms to contain airborne pathogens, and out of protective rooms to shield immunocompromised patients from outside contaminants. Constant and accurate pressure monitoring is essential to preserving these directional airflows, which are key components of infection prevention strategies.

However, over time, pressure monitors can drift out of calibration, malfunction, or become clogged with dust and debris, leading to inaccurate readings. Relying solely on digital displays without verification poses a risk to patient safety. That’s why manual pressure checks using manometers or pressure meters are necessary to validate monitor readings and identify discrepancies. Routine manual verification helps catch inconsistencies, prompting timely recalibration or replacement of faulty devices.

Proactively managing and verifying differential pressure systems ensures that isolation and protective rooms are functioning as designed. It helps facilities maintain compliance with infection control guidelines and ensures that vulnerable patients remain safe from airborne transmission risks. Combining technology with manual oversight builds confidence in environmental controls and upholds the integrity of critical care spaces.

IPUs: 

• APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s). 
• For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Rece...