Consulting 301 for IPs: Impactful Writing as a Consultant

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Consulting 301 for IPs: Impactful Writing as a Consultant

45 Minute On-Demand Session

Presented by APIC Consulting Services

Unlock the power of effective writing with Consulting 301: Impactful Writing as a Consultant, tailored for seasoned IP consultants. Strong writing skills are essential for delivering clear reports, communicating findings, and providing actionable recommendations. This workshop will help you organize your thoughts, craft concise communications, and ensure your writing is easily understood. By translating complex infection prevention concepts into clear, compelling messages, you’ll leave a lasting impact on your clients.

On-Demand Access with 90-Day Viewing

This session is recorded. When you purchase this session, you’ll receive access to the session recording and course materials for 90 days from the date of purchase—allowing you to learn at your own pace and convenience.

Key Takeaways:

Understand Writing’s Impact: Discover how certain writing styles influence engagement and comprehension.
Align with Professional Standards: Ensure your writing meets IP industry guidelines.
Achieve Clarity: Organize thoughts, eliminate unnecessary details, and proofread for accuracy.
Use Active Voice: Strengthen your message by making the subject perform the action.
Tailor Your Intent: Write with clear objectives—whether instructional, persuasive, or transactional.
Develop Tone: Establish a professional, authentic voice with direct, strong language.

Workshop Presenter DeAnn Richards, RN, BSN, CPHQ, CPPS, CIC, LTC-CIP, APIC Consultant

Join us and advance your practice as an IPC consultant!

Consulting 301 for IPs: Advanced IPC Consulting Workshops is not a requirement for becoming an APIC Consultant. If you’d like to be considered for our roster, complete our Consultant Roster Questionnaire to learn more.

DeAnn Richards, RN, BSN, CPHQ, CPPS, CIC, LTC-CIP

Infection Prevention Consultant

D. Richards Infection Prevention, LLC

DeAnn Richards has worked in Infection Prevention and Occupational Health for over 29 years. She has an associate degree in occupational therapy and nursing, followed by her bachelor's in nursing. She is certified in infection control, long-term care infection control, healthcare quality, and patient safety. DeAnn combined her experience in long-term care, ambulatory, and acute care as a regional lead at Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) priorities for health care quality improvement) in all types of settings. She supported the Wisconsin Hospital Association in the Hospital Improvement Innovation Networks (HIIN) and WI Department of Health Services regarding new Infection Preventionist education. She has held chapter leader positions with two of the four WI Chapters, including President, three times and past chair of the APIC Membership Support Committee. In 2020, she started her own consulting business – D. Richards Infection Prevention. This opportunity allowed DeAnn to apply her experience in multiple settings and her love of infection prevention and share her knowledge as an APIC Faculty member.