Series Description

The Infection Prevention Champions program will now meet monthly to provide essential training and updates to staff who care for pediatric patients with infections.  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 monthly session covers a different topic of concern, with feedback from evaluations used to guide the future sessions. The upcoming session will set the foundation with the necessary tools and best practices regarding Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSIs), while providing updates on PPE requirements for pediatric patients presenting with high-risk or emerging special pathogens at Children's National Hospital. This training is to ensure the safe and effective management of such cases, while prioritizing the protection of both patients and healthcare staff.  

Target Audience

• Nurses
• PCTs

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze infection prevention protocols and best practices utilized within the Infection Prevention Champions program to ensure safe care for pediatric patients with special isolation needs.
2. Compare feedback from previous quarterly sessions to evaluate the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention Champions program and identify areas for improvement in future educational offerings.

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

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 LIVE ANCC contact hours. 

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships​

The planning committee and presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.