Dear Colleagues,
A
s an infection preventionist
with 25 years of experience, I
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understand how difficult it is to keep
up with the day-to-day challenges
What’s New ......................................................3
and priorities we face. Now more
Educational Tracks ...........................................4
than ever, we must stay abreast of
Sessions-at-a-Glance ................................... 4-5
current regulations, new legislation,
Continuing Education Credit ..........................6
“Call for Presentation” Selections ..................6
and increasing HAI litigation that may
Saturday Pre-conference Programs ..............7
impact our institutions.
Sunday Pre-conference Programs .................8
Sunday Orientation Programs ........................9
Expectations are growing as resources are shrinking and it is
Program Information................................ 10-21
critically important that we turn to our professional association
Strategic Partners ...........................................22
for the practical resources we need. We must invest in our
Meetings-at-a-Glance ...................................23
Onsite Resources ............................................24
professional and clinical development to better enable us to deal
Exhibitor-Sponsored Symposia ......................25
with the challenges that we face. Our jobs go beyond performing
Registration Form ..................................... 26-27
surveillance and emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene.
Housing/Instructions Form ....................... 28-29
Please join your colleagues from around the globe at the annual
Destination Ft. Lauderdale ............................30
conference to learn from the ‘thought’ leaders in our growing
Map: Downtown Ft. Lauderdale. .................31
profession and network with others who share in your vision of
Sponsors ..........................................Back cover
reducing and eliminating the spread of infection.
I understand how difficult it is to justify expenditures, however,
investing in your continuing education is essential. I look
forward to attending the annual conference because not only
does it recharge our batteries, I’m sure it will also help renew
and inspire us to keep doing the important work of protecting
patients. On behalf of the Annual Conference Committee, we
look forward to welcoming you in sunny Fort Lauderdale!
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Regards,
Diane L. Spicer, RN, BS, CIC
Chair, 2009 Annual Conference Committee
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