Patient Safety Series: Strengthening Infection Prevention with Technology, Teamwork, and Best Practices
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In this session, Sinai Hospital will share infection prevention strategies that addressed persistent, high-risk challenges through interdisciplinary teamwork, technology, and evidence-based practices.
Sinai Hospital will present their response to an outbreak of Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen with significant implications in ventilator-capable and high-acuity units. Their team implemented an intensive infection control approach combining advanced disinfection technologies, enhanced isolation protocols, and real-time collaboration across departments. The initiative resulted in a 67% reduction in patient colonization post-admission and serves as a model for managing emerging infectious threats in vulnerable patient populations.
Uzoamaka Obiekwe
Manager, Infection Prevention and Control
LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital
Uzoamaka Obiekwe is the Manager of Infection Prevention and Control at LifeBridge Health’s Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland and has over twelve years of healthcare experience. What she most enjoys about being an Infection Preventionist is performing surveillance on hospital associated infections, data analysis and visualization.
Uzoamaka graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. She then went to graduate with a Masters in Public Health from The George Washington University. While completing her Masters, she worked as a Disease Intervention Specialist at the Prince George’s County Health Department. She holds certifications in both infection control and clinical laboratory science.
She is currently serving her second term as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Co-Chair for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. When she is not working she enjoys tending to her backyard garden, playing spades, and shooting at the range.
Jasmine Arrington
Infection Preventionist
LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital
Jasmine Arrington is a dedicated Infection Preventionist committed to improving patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections through evidence-based practices. With expertise in infection control protocols and staff education, Jasmine focuses on creating safer environments for both patients and healthcare teams.
She brings a strong background in clinical microbiology and leverages her experience to implement strategies that minimize infection risks across clinical settings. Jasmine is passionate about empowering frontline staff with practical tools and knowledge to prevent infections and enhance outcomes.
Beyond her professional role, Jasmine actively supports community health initiatives and professional development within the infection prevention field. Her commitment to excellence ensures that patient safety remains at the forefront of every decision.
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