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Webinar: Improving Correctional Infection Prevention & Control Programs
Infection prevention and control programs are essential to safeguarding patients and staff in correctional facilities. The pandemic underscored significant challenges—from outdated policies to gaps in surveillance and education—emphasizing the need for proactive, evidence-based approaches.
This webinar will guide participants in evaluating their current infection control programs and exploring strategies for improvement. The presenter will identify key stakeholders, outline the unique challenges correctional settings face, and share practical solutions for updating policies, procedures, and practices. Attendees will learn how to strengthen surveillance systems, leverage resources, and foster collaboration to ensure programs remain resilient against emerging health threats. Get educated and ready to make your operations safer and healthier.
Educational Objectives
• Evaluate a current infection prevention and control program
• Identify strategies for improving an infection prevention and control program
• Describe the challenges, strategies, and tools needed for updating policies, procedures and practices
Presenters:
Sue Lane, RN, CCHP-A is the infection prevention and control director for Centurion. She is a lead surveyor for NCCHC and a former chair of the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals. She serves on the CCHP Board of Trustees. Ms. Lane has over 40 years of experience in infection prevention and control, 28 years in correctional health care, and is a national and state speaker on infection prevention and control in correctional health care settings. She has served on multiple infectious disease and correctional health care task forces to add a voice this specialty. She speaks at colleges and other organizations on behalf of correctional health care careers to encourage professionals to join the important specialty of providing care for this underserved population.
Webinar Fee:
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and General (CCHP and others).