Build a Wholistic Infection Prevention Program

WEBINAR: On Demand through December 31, 2026

Speaker(s): Deborah L. Mack, BSN, RN, CAIP

Continuing Education:
Eligible for 1 Nursing CH
Eligible for 1 hour of AEU/CE | AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care
Eligible for 1 hour of CAIP      | IPCH Content Area: Infection Prevention Program Development, Implementation and Maintenance

CMS requires ASCs to have “a licensed healthcare professional qualified through training in infection control and designated to direct the ASC’s infection control program.” What CMS doesn’t tell you is how to pick the right person for the job and define their responsibilities. This session will highlight key components of an ASC infection prevention (IP) program that are the responsibility of the infection preventionist. It will review the basics of an Infection Control Risk Assessment and how to incorporate the survey findings into your ASC’s IP plan. Participants will learn how to fully integrate infection control data into a multidisciplinary approach to an effective Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.

Speaker(s)

Deborah L. Mack, BSN, RN, CAIP
President, QRS Solutions

Deborah Mack currently provides consulting services to organizations for the construction and renovation needs of ASCs. She also assists with survey readiness for state, CMS and accreditation. Prior to consulting, she was the vice president of operations for a management company, overseeing the operations and development of ASCs and surgical hospitals. She has worked in the ASC industry in California since 1993, beginning as the administrator of a surgery center.

Deborah served on the board of the California Ambulatory Surgery Association for 15 years, including as president. She has assisted in developing infection control seminars for many ASC organizations for more than 13 years.