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President’s Message
February, 2008
“Everything that is, won’t
be for long. Either we create our future, or someone
else will.” Anonymous.
This quote seems appropriate
for the challenging times South Jersey Infection
Control Professionals are facing in the near future.
The SJ APIC Board has endeavored to address the
professional concerns of our membership. We welcome
your comments and suggestions
SJ APIC Board 2008 Goals:
GOAL 1:
Update our
website www.apic-snj.org by March 1, 2008.
GOAL 2:
Support our membership through the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety
Network (NHSN ) application process. Tutorial review
will be offered at our monthly meetings. Peg Janasie
(Meridian) and Carol Ward (Virtua) will serve as
moderators and provide tips and updates to the
membership.
GOAL 3:
Establish a working resource group to assist in implementation of state
and federal guidelines (e.g., MRSA Guidance Document
and NJ Healthcare Facility Associated (HAI) Public
Reporting). This Resource Group - Margaret Janasie
(Meridian), Karyn Young-Engelman & Jacquie Breuer (Centra
State) will be available at each meeting to address
process issues and work towards establishing
research parameters.
GOAL 4:
Research current hand hygiene monitoring and compliance tools and
develop a tool kit for SJ Members. Marlene Kaplan
(Kennedy Health Systems Cherry Hill) has agreed to
research this topic and is asking for volunteers to
work with her.
GOAL 5:
Evaluate membership attendance and develop action plan to increase
participation and attendance (Karen Young-Engelman &
Jacquie Breurer (Centra State)
Hope to see you at our next
meeting!
Respectfully yours,
Bridget
Farrell, RN, CIC, CPHQ
President SJ APIC
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