Healthcare-Associated Infections: The Role of Public Health in Solving a National Healthcare Problem

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have been a state Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Program Coordinator for five years: building the program, managing the advisory committee, leading program planning, managing grants, responding to outbreaks, educating health professionals and the public, and collaborating with stakeholders. I have served on national HAI planning and program development initiatives with the Department of Health and Human Services (including CDC and CMS), ASTHO, CSTE, and HAI programs in other states.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

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