Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz | Professor
Villanova University

Dr. Pogorzelska-Maziarz is an Epidemiologist and Health Services Researcher. She is a Professor at the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University. Her research focuses on prevention of healthcare-associated infections across the healthcare continuum and antibiotic stewardship. Dr. Pogorzelska-Maziarz has authored over 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters and other publications. She currently serves as an Academic Editor at Plos One and a section editor of the American Journal of Infection Control. In addition, Dr. Pogorzelska-Maziarz serves on the Board of the Association of Professionals in Infection Control, Inc. (APIC).

Appearances:

Day 2 - World Antimicrobial Resistance Congress & Disease Prevention Control Summit 2024 @ 14:10

Panel: Role of certification in reducing risk of infection and transmission of AMR

What role can certification play in reducing the risk of infection and transmission of AMR? Join certified infection prevention and control professionals from The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology and the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology for this panel discussion. Topics will include the impact of certification and infection rates, how certified infection preventionists (IPs) are collaborating with antibiotic stewardship programs, and the value of collaboration between IPs and other departments within both acute and long-term care settings.

Moderator: Jessica Dangles, Executive Director - CBIC, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

Steven Schweon, Board Director, Certificate Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC)