August 9, 2022 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has recognized eight members for their efforts in reducing infection risks for patients across the continuum of care. The Heroes of Infection Prevention Award recognizes infection preventionists who have developed and implemented innovative infection prevention programs.
Here are the winners for 2022:
Commander Jeffrey Miller, MD. Pennsylvania Department of Health (Harrisburg)
Category: Leadership
Jodie Leonard, RN. Gunnison (Colo.) Valley Health Hospital
Category: Leadership
Kelley Knapek, BSN, RN. Good Samaritan Medical Center (Lafayette, Colo.)
Category: Leadership
Patrick Gordon, DNP, RN. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston)
Category: Quality improvement
Erin Minnerath; Tiffany Martens, BSN, RN; and Angie Silva. St. Mary’s Medical Center (Grand Junction, Colo.)
Category: Infection prevention and control operations
Elizabeth Richardson, MSN, RN. Beebe Healthcare (Lewes, Del.)
Category: Infection prevention and control operations