Series Description

The Infection Prevention Champions program meets quarterly to provide essential training and updates to staff who care for pediatric patients with special isolation needs. Originally established as the Covid Champions program, the initiative focuses on equipping staff with sound, evidence-based information to ensure the safety and well-being of both patients and healthcare teams. Each quarterly session covers a different topic of concern, with feedback from evaluations used to guide future sessions. The upcoming session will focus on H5N1, where participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the virus, including specific care protocols and PPE requirements for pediatric patients presenting with high-risk or emerging special pathogens at Children’s National Hospital. This session will provide the necessary tools and best practices to ensure the safe and effective management of such cases, while prioritizing the protection of both patients and healthcare staff.

Target Audience

Nurses

PCTs

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362 

Credit Designation

ANCC Credit Designation Statement: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 2.5 LIVE ANCC contact hours. 

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest 

The planning committee and presenters have no identified conflicts of interest. 

Acknowledgement of Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support 

No financial or in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.