IP Insight Panel: Ebola Readiness in Healthcare: Screening, Communication, and Incident Command

0 CE/ 1 IPU

Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Panelists  

George A. Diaz, MD, Infectious Diseases, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (PRMCE)   

Michael Hartley, former Emergency Manager, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics  

Sara Podczervinski, DNP, MPH, RN, AL-CIP, CIC, FAPIC, Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Section Manager, Washington State Department of Health  

As healthcare organizations monitor developments related to Ebola and other high-consequence infectious diseases, infection preventionists play a critical role in ensuring the processes, protocols, and response systems are in place to rapidly identify, assess, and respond to potential cases. This interactive IP Insight Panel will bring together experts in screening, public health, and emergency management to discuss practical approaches to Ebola preparedness and response. 

Panelists will share lessons learned and real-world experiences related to travel screening, public health coordination, communication strategies, and incident command. Following brief expert insights and discussion, participants will engage in facilitated breakout discussions to explore challenges, share experiences, and discuss preparedness strategies that can be applied within their own organizations. 

Featured topics include: 

• Screening and identification of patients under investigation (PUIs) 

• Public health coordination and reporting considerations 

• Communication strategies during emerging infectious disease events 

• Incident command and emergency response planning 

Format (90 Minutes) 

• Expert insights and audience engagement activities  

• Facilitated breakout room discussions with SMEs 

• Large-group report-outs and key takeaways 

Live Attendance Required:
To preserve the interactive, small-group nature of this workshop, no recording or on-demand option will be available. Please plan to join us live to fully participate and receive CE credit.

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

All registration cancellations and refund requests must be sent via email to education@apic.org 15 calendar days prior to the course start date. Any request received within 14 calendar days of the course start date will be charged a $75 administrative fee. Once you have activated your learning system or accessed your online education account, a registration can no longer be refunded.

Substitutions

No substitutions are allowed.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

IPUs:
APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s).
For more information, please visit the CBIC Website here.