The Heroes of Infection Prevention Award recognizes infection preventionists “who have successfully helped to reduce infection, raise awareness, and improve the health and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and the public,” according to the association.
The award winners:
• Nkwan Jacob Gobte of Baptist Training School for Health Personnel in Kumbo, Cameroon
• JoAnn Adkins, RN, and Terri Lee Roberts, RN, of the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority in Harrisburg
• Jayme Townson, RN of University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center
• Teresa Daniels, RN, of Clark Regional Medical Center and Bourbon Community Hospital in Winchester, Ky.
• Infection prevention team at University of Florida Health Jacksonville
• Kelly Romano of Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norriton, Pa.
The winners received their awards at the association’s 46th annual conference, June 12-14.
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