2009 Event Highlights

Day 2, Tuesday, August 18

John Nance:

John Nance comments on the healthcare industry’s struggle to accept and implement change.

Elizabeth Ayello:

Elizabeth Ayello discusses the concept of integrative care.

Kevin Yankowsky:

Kevin Yankowsky explains the impact pressure ulcer litigation has on healthcare staff.

Kevin Yankowsky:

Kevin Yankowsky explains how recent CMS regulation changes could be used as a source for pressure ulcer litigation.

Caroline Fife:

Caroline Fife introduces the concept of “Preventive Legal Care.”

Professor Didier Pittet:

Professor Didier Pittet discusses how time constraints impacts hand hygiene compliance.

Günter Kampf:

Günter Kampf discusses the CDC guidelines on Hand Hygiene and the recommended standards of product efficacy.