Bridging the Gap

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a critical threat in Rhode Island. Join local healthcare leaders and practitioners to tackle this urgent challenge through coordinated action. We'll explore evidence-based strategies to reduce HAIs, strengthen antimicrobial stewardship, and transform patient outcomes across our healthcare system.

By bringing together various stakeholders—hospitals, public health agencies, and community organizations—Rhode Island can create a stronger, more coordinated effort to tackle HAIs and improve the health outcomes for all residents.

Who should attend?

• Hospital and nursing home executive leadership (clinical and non-clinical)
• Infection prevention specialists
• Quality improvement specialists
• Pharmacists and Ph*rm*cy technicians
• Infectious disease physicians
• Laboratorians
• Insurers and third-party payors
• Professional and trade organizations
• State and local government officials
• Paramedicine personnel

Info: A warm buffet-style breakfast is included with your registration.

Info: Francine Touzard-Romo, MD | Director of Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Newport Hospital • Catherine Li, PharmD, BCIDP | Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Women & Infants Hospital

Info: Kerry LaPlante, PharmD, FCCP, FDSA, FIDP | Dean and Professor, University of Rhode Island College of Ph*rm*cy | Dr. LaPlante is a globally recognized expert in antibiotic use, antimicrobial resistance, and health policy implementation. She will share proven strategies for successfully reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Info: Dr. Lee A. Polikoff, MD | Pediatric Intensivist, Hasbro Children's Hospital | Associate Professor of Pediatrics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Info: • Stewardship
• Infection Prevention and Control During Care Transitions (Case Study)
• NHSN in Nursing Homes
• Communicating Public Health Strategies with Patients

Info: Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH | Director of the Pandemic Center, Professor of Epidemiology at the Brown University School of Public Health

Info: Suzanne Bornschein, MD, FACP | Medical Director and State Epidemiologist • Alysia Mihalakos, MPH | Chief, Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response • Glen Gallagher, PhD | Laboratory Director

Info: Jerome Larkin, MD | Director, Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)

Host or Publisher Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)