Speakers
Trish M. Perl, M.D., M.Sc. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,
Dallas, USA View Profile
Trish M. Perl, M.D., M.Sc.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,Dallas, USA
Trish M. Perl, M.D., M.Sc.
Jay P Sanford Professor
And Chief of Infectious
Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
In addition to serving as a Course Director for the Fellows Course on Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Control since its inception, Dr. Perl is a Professor in the Departments of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Pathology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, and in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is Senior Epidemiologist for The Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore, Maryland and Florida.
Dr. Perl received her Bachelor of Arts and Medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Science degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She completed an internship, residency, and fellowship in internal medicine at McGill University (Royal Victoria Hospital) in Montreal and a fellowship in infectious diseases and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. She was the Hospital Epidemiologist and the Director of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control at the Johns Hopkins Hospital between 1996 and 2011.
She raised the visibility of the Johns Hopkins Hospital's Infection Control and Prevention Program with her dedication to service and research. She started the HopkinsMedicine.org/heic website and promoted the group’s role in educating the community. She has extensive practical and research experience in the field of healthcare associated infections and resistant organisms and is world renowned for her innovation and research in the field and the use of research knowledge in the healthcare setting.
Dr. Perl is the recipient of the SHEA young investigator and mentor awards and was a councilor in 2002 and the 2006 President of SHEA and the first woman to serve in that role. She chaired the annual meeting planning, the nominations and bioterrorism committees. In the past, she has served on advisory panels for the IOM, the CDC and WHO and been a consultant to the NIH and ARHQ. She has served on the editorial board of the American Journal of Infection Control and is a reviewer for Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, JAMA, and the New England Journal of Medicine. An active researcher, Dr. Perl has been a principal and co-principal investigator for studies on healthcare associated infections, bioterrorism syndromic surveillance, and antimicrobial resistance for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She has authored and co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles. In addition, she has written multiple chapters and contributed to guidelines and policies relevant to healthcare associated infections at the institutional, state and federal level.
Dr. Perl has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Veteran’s Affairs Administration and Industry over the years. Her scientific interests encompass influenza and pandemic influenza planning, bioterrorism, syndromic surveillance, surgical site infections, Clostridium difficile, emerging infection prevention and interventions to prevent healthcare associated infections and the spread of epidemiologically significant organisms, bioterrorism preparedness, and patient and healthcare worker safety. She is also interested in training fellows and others with interests in Healthcare Epidemiology and has begun working in the developing world to help promote the science of infection prevention.
Carol McLay, DrPH., MPH, RN, FAPIC, CIC Infection Control International,
North Carolina, USA View Profile
Carol McLay, DrPH., MPH, RN, FAPIC, CIC
Infection Control International,North Carolina, USA
CEO, Infection Control International
Lexington, Kentucky
Dr. Carol M. McLay is the CEO of Infection Control International and is a consultant in the fields of healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention and control, and public health. Carol received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Ottawa in Canada, an MPH from Emory University, and a DrPH in epidemiology at the University of Kentucky. She is an instructor at the University of Kentucky where she shares her passion and expertise with students in the College’s of Public Health and Nursing. She devotes much of her time to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), where she serves as the Lead Nurse Planner for their continuing education activities. She recently returned from Sierra Leone where she worked with the WHO Ebola Response Team as an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist.
Carol is an active APIC member and served as Chair of the Communications Committee from 2012-2014. She currently serves as a member of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)‘s External Affairs Committee. She is the author of The Infection Prevention Competency Review Guide, 4th edition and the newly released Certification Study Guide, 5th edition. She is currently working on the 6th edition, which will be released in the summer of 2015. Dr. McLay resides in Lexington, Kentucky with her husband, three young children, two dogs and a very silly cat named Cookie.
Connie Steed, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC Greenville Health System,
South Carolina, USA View Profile
Connie Steed, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Greenville Health System,South Carolina, USA
Connie Steed, MSN, RN, CIC FAPIC, Director of Infection Prevention, Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, South Carolina.
Connie Steed, RN, MSN CIC is currently the corporate Director of Infection Prevention for the Greenville Health System in Greenville, South Carolina. She has contributed to clinical practice, education, and research in the field of infection prevention for more than 35 years. Connie’s recent focus and passion has been hand hygiene compliance and monitoring alternatives. This work led to improved hand hygiene compliance within her organization and multiple journal publications. Nationally, she has served on APIC’s Membership and Governmental Affairs Committee(s) and on the APIC Board as a Director and Secretary. Connie has held a number of APIC chapter offices and positions, including chapter president of two different chapters. Connie has also served on the South Carolina DHEC Hospital Infections Disclosure Act (HIDA) Advisory Committee; the NQF Steering Committee for Surgical Endorsement Maintenance project; and as APIC Liaison to the CBIC Board. She is currently serving on the CDC NHSN Work Steering Group and is the APIC Liaison to the CDC Occupational Health guidelines writing group. Connie has been the recipient of many awards for her leadership and clinical achievements including the Leadership Award from APIC and Infection Preventionist of the Year from her local chapter. She has authored several texts and abstracts and has been invited faculty at state, national and international conference.
Connie received her Bachelors and Masters Degree(s) in Nursing from Clemson University. She has been certified in infection control since 1985.
Linda Madison, RN,BSN, CIC Cleveland Clinic,
Ohio, USA View Profile
Linda Madison, RN,BSN, CIC
Cleveland Clinic,Ohio, USA
EMPLOYMENT
1995 – Present, Infection Preventionist, Cleveland Clinic
Continual Readiness Rounding team member performing Infection Prevention Environmental Rounds annually to over 200 Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, 140 Off-Campus Offices, 120 Regional Operation sites, 500 Clinical sites, 3 Central Processing sites and 16 Hospital Pantry/Kitchen Cleveland Clinic sites to identify infection control issues and determine if safety risks are effective, practiced and enforced. Ensure that Infection Control Standards meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally and locally organized agencies recommendations and requirements. This includes developing a checklist, collecting data, documenting findings, educating staff, and advising/ assisting in problem solving and follow-up to issues identified during the rounds.
Conduct surveillance for hospital acquired infections; analyze data; generate reports, identify trends; Educating individuals about infection risk, prevention and control; Utilize knowledge of microbiology, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of patient care equipment; Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures; Identify, control and prevent infection outbreaks in healthcare settings. Investigate clusters of infection, outbreaks; collect infection control data and analyze, consult and report findings. Plan, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control measures. Provide education and serve as a consultant to various levels of care providers; Report communicable diseases as required by the Ohio Department of Health; Collaborate with health departments in compliance with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases; Conduct audits on infection prevention practices; Comply with mandates for state and federal public reporting of hospital acquired infections.
1989 – 1995, Infection Control Specialist, MetroHealth Medical Center
1988 – 1989, Nurse Recruiter, MetroHealth Medical Center
1984 – 1988, Assistant Head Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Step-Down, MetroHealth Medical Center
1982-1984, Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Step-Down, MetroHealth Medical Center
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
2003 and 2005, Infection Prevention Environmental Rounds Consult, The Cleveland Browns Professional American Football Team, Athletic Training Facility
EDUCATION
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified in Infection Control, 1993; Recertification 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013,
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
(APIC) National and Northeast Ohio Chapter, 1989 - present.
Membership Chairman, Northeast Ohio Chapter APIC (1990)
Nominating Committee, Northeast Ohio Chapter APIC (1992)
Education Committee, Northeast Ohio Chapter APIC (1993)
Membership Committee, Northeast Ohio Chapter APIC (1996)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Completed Advanced Practice Course: Applied Health Care Epidemiology and Epi- Info Course 1997 - Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Detroit, MI.
William Robert Jarvis, M.D. Jason and Jarvis Associates, LLC,
USA View Profile
William Robert Jarvis, M.D.
Jason and Jarvis Associates, LLC,USA
William Robert Jarvis, M.D.
President, Jason and Jarvis Associates, LLC
Private Consultant, Healthcare Epidemiology, Infection Control, Peadiatrics, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, USA
William R. Jarvis, M.D. is board-certified in pediatrics and board-eligible in pediatric infectious diseases. From 1980-2003, Dr. Jarvis worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in a number of leadership positions including Acting Director, Hospital Infections Program (HIP); Assistant Director for Program Development, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP); and Director, Office of Extramural Research, Office of the Director, National Center for Infectious Diseases. For 17 years while at the CDC, Dr. Jarvis was responsible for the supervision of outbreaks and epidemiologic studies in healthcare settings and for the development of guidelines for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). In July 2003, Dr. Jarvis established Jason and Jarvis Associates, LLC, a consulting company in epidemiology, infectious diseases, and HAI prevention and control. Dr. Jarvis has published >400 peer-reviewed publications, edited five books, and has received numerous awards, including the CDC Lifetime Scientific Achievement Award and the CDC Lifetime Achievement Award in Epidemiology.
Jameela Al Salman, MD Salmaneya Medical Complex,
Bahrain View Profile
Jameela Al Salman, MD
Salmaneya Medical Complex,Bahrain
Position:
• Consultant in Infectious diseases and Consultant in geriatric medicine
• Chairperson of the secondary care committee for the geriatric care in MOH
• Chairperson of the HIV management team in MOH
• Chairperson of antibiotic stewardship program , Ministry of health
• Chairperson of the national antibiotic stewardship committee in Bahrain
• Headed the infection control committee in the ministry of health for 5 years
Dr Jameela graduated with Honor form the medical school at Arabian Gulf University. Then she joined the Salmaniya Medical complex in 1996.
Dr Jameela is triple American Board certifications: American Board in internal Medicine, American Board in geriatric Medicine, American Board In Infectious Diseases.
Dr Jameela went to United states and has completed her residency and fellow ship programs in the United states where , she finished the internal medicine residency in Eason , Hahnemann University, , Pennsylvania, USA , then she did a fellowship in geriatric medicine in Temple University in Pennsylvania, then did a fellowship in infectious diseases at Yale University IN New haven, Connecticut, USA.
She did also a special training for one year in HIV management and hepatitis c at Yale University. She also did a special training in infection control at Yale University. She is carries the board certification in infection control ( CBIC)
She has many publications in the peer reviewed journals. She is an assistant professor in the Arabian Gulf University involved in a wide range of educational activities. .She received several honors and awards for her scientific contribution internationally.
She is a member in several Professional Society Membership:-, American College of physician ,Infectious Diseases Society of America . Dr Al-Salman holds membership of the Bahrain Medical Society and the Saudi Society of Infectious Disease and Infection Control.
Samar Badreddine, MD Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital,
Saudi Arabia View Profile
Samar Badreddine, MD
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital,Saudi Arabia
Consultant ID & Director of IC Department & Chief of Medical & Clinical Division, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jedah, KSA
Dr. Badreddine obtained a Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1989, while attending the Faculty of Medicine at the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon. Moreover, Dr. Badreddine is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1994 and the American Board of Infectious Diseases in 1996 at the Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, USA
From 2009 through 2011, Dr. Badreddine served as a Consultant in Infectious Diseases and acted as the Director of the Infection Control Unit at the Internal Medicine Department at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, UAE, before settling in Saudi Arabia and joining DSFH. Prior to that, Dr. Badreddine was a Consultant in Infectious Diseases and the Director of the Infection Control Unit at the Internal Medicine Department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between 2001 and 2009
Michael Chihoski, MS, CHSP, CHFM, AMDP, SASHE Chief Executive Officer,
USA View Profile
Michael Chihoski, MS, CHSP, CHFM, AMDP, SASHE
Chief Executive Officer,USA
Mr. Michael Chihoski is an Environment of Care Consultant with Joint Commission Resources and Joint Commission International. Mr. Chihoski provides expert consulting services to all areas of the physical environment including Life Safety, Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and Safe Health Design. Throughout his career Mr. Chihoski has been involved in more than 1,500 projects for more than 350 hospitals worldwide.
Most recently, Mr. Chihoski served as Chief Operating Officer for Emaar, The Economic City, where he was responsible for the development of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is the largest private development in the world with an estimated value in excess of $100 billion.
Mr. Chihoski formerly served as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Engineering Division, for OSF Healthcare System in Peoria, Illinois. Mr. Chihoski was responsible for corporate management of real estate, property management, design and construction, plant operations, clinical engineering, security, and environmental health and safety. Mr. Chihoski was responsible for the oversight of a real estate portfolio consisting of more than 200 properties valued in excess of $1.5 billion, over 60,000 pieces of medical equipment, valued in excess of $600 million, and a capital construction program in excess of $1 billion.
Throughout his career, Mr. Chihoski received numerous awards and recognition for his leadership in facilities management and construction. He is a frequent speaker at regional, national, and international professional organizations and conferences. In 2009, Mr. Chihoski was selected to represent the United States at an international planning workshop in Tunisia, Africa sponsored by the World Health Organization on Safe Hospital Design and Emergency Management.
Mr. Chihoski is currently the Chief Executive Officer for a full service real estate development and advisory services firm.
EXPERIENCE WITH HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Operating Officer, Emaar, The Economic City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Senior Vice President, Corporate Engineering Division, OSF Healthcare System in Peoria, IL, USA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
• Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
• Senior of the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (SASHE)
EDUCATION
• Advanced Management Development Program in Real Estate, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA, USA
• Master of Science in Industrial Management, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA
Michael Rollins, BMS, Dip AD, OCR Trainer RPA/RollinsConsult,
UK View Profile
Michael Rollins, BMS, Dip AD, OCR Trainer
RPA/RollinsConsult,UK
Consultant Healthcare Environment Infection Prevention Specialist, RPA/RollinsConsult, UK
Independent consultant specialising in validation and implementation of healthcare hygiene technology, environmental Infection prevention and integration within patient safety quality improvement initiatives.
Background in design and Healthcare International marketing management, visual communications and training.
Michael Joined UCLH Infection Directorate in 2004-8 as Project manager for Dept of Health commissioned Research studies into emerging cleaning technologies; Study of enhanced patient environment cleaning and impact on HCAI within the ICU. Member of new UCLH hospital commissioning team.
Sponsored R&D studies include: Investigation of novel antimicrobial compounds; Enhanced hygiene surface modification; Validation of proprietary dry steam vapour tools designed for healthcare applications. Validation of automated hand hygiene technology.
Michael is an active member of the Infection Prevention Society UK, Patron of the National Association of Healthcare Cleaning professionals (AHCP) UK and member of the Education and Training advisory group.
Associate: Healthcare Environment Hygiene subject matter specialist; Environmental Excellence Training & Development Ltd, UK;
Nahdat Al Tamayuz, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Elizabeth De Nardo, PhD GOJO Industries, Inc.,
Akron Ohio, USA View Profile
Elizabeth De Nardo, PhD
GOJO Industries, Inc.,Akron Ohio, USA
Senior Scientist, GOJO Industries, Inc.,
Akron Ohio, USA
Dr. De Nardo holds a PhD in General Biology / Microbiology with expertise in Virology. She joined GOJO Industries, Inc. in March 2008 as a Senior Scientist. Her main responsibilities are serving as a technical liaison to give technical support to internal and external customers regarding: infection control, hand hygiene, and skin science. She also conducts research projects in collaboration with different U.S. research institutions and renowned experts, including the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, North Carolina State University, Emory University, and Ohio State University, among others.
She has more than 25 years of research / academia experience and 10 years of industry experience working in the Hand Hygiene arena. She has given many presentations at scientific conferences and has published several research articles in her field of expertise. During her career, she has given many presentations at scientific and non-scientific conferences and has published several research articles in the areas of her expertise including viruses, hand hygiene, infection control, and hand sanitizers.
Deepu Vijay, BSN Indian Spinal Injuries Centre,
New Delhi, India View Profile
Deepu Vijay, BSN
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre,New Delhi, India
Sr. Infection Control Nurse, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, India
She’s been working as Infection Control Nurse at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, India since 2009. She categorizes herself as a highly motivated and dedicated professional. Her all practices in the infection control focuses towards high quality low cost initiatives as belong to the developing country i,e India.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing from Jiwaji University Gwalior 2005, India
• Certificate course for Nurses in Hospital Infection Control
• Certified course on internal Auditor of NABH (National Accredited Board of Hospital and healthcare providers)
Nawal Al Kaabi, MD, MBBS Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Nawal Al Kaabi, MD, MBBS
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Nawal Al Kaabi graduated with an MBBS from United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, UAE . She became certified as a Fellow in Pediatrics through the Royal College of Physicians in Canada in 2002 and again in Pediatric Infectious Disease in 2004. Additionally she completed an Infection Control Fellowship at the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa in Canada.
She is also American Board Certified (2001).
Prior to her post at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City she was a consultant at Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She has been Division Head of Pediatric Infectious Disease at SKMC since 2007, Paediatric residency Program Director ,2010 - 2015, DIO, Education Institute: Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE Feb 2014 - 2016, DCMO since Nov 2015 and SEHA infection Control Committee Chair since September 2012
Dr. Al Kaabi main interests are Vaccination, Multidrug resistance organisms, Infection Control and Post Graduate Medical Educations.
Mohamed Ali Karkoukli, MD, MPH, MIB, CPHQ, CAPM SEHA Corporate Office,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Mohamed Ali Karkoukli, MD, MPH, MIB, CPHQ, CAPM
SEHA Corporate Office,Abu Dhabi, UAE
GROUP Healthcare TOTAL QUALITY Medical Executive Chief
Business Development / Healthcare Quality / Disaster Response Management
Respected medical executive with distinguished, extensive experience leading quality and performance in Abu Dhabi at the largest Governmental Public Healthcare Network in the GCC region. In addition, leading International Technical Cooperation Programs toward business development with international public and non-profit healthcare organizations. Advise and Mentor organizations on establishment of best practices. Repeated success guiding leading-edge business solutions. Expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson able to materialize solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizations and organizational levels. Over 22 years’ experience in Medical Care Delivery, Quality, Wellness, and Disaster Medical Response Management.
Abeer Khallaf, MSN, CIC, BSN Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Abeer Khallaf, MSN, CIC, BSN
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Infection Prevention and control Unit Manager at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,
• Vice-chair of the infection prevention and control committee.
• Chair:Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI) Subcommittee under
• Accreditation Committee SKMC,
• Prevention and Control of Infection Corporate Committee Member.
• President Elect APIC UAE chapter, Project Lead of Joint commission TST
• (Targeted solution tools) for Improving Hand Hygiene
Obaida A. Merheb, MS, MT (ASCP), CIC SEHA,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Obaida A. Merheb, MS, MT (ASCP), CIC
SEHA,Abu Dhabi, UAE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Abu Dhabi Health Services Co (SEHA), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Corporate Senior Infection Control Officer, February 2016-Present
• CORNICHE HOSPITAL Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Infection Control Manager/Senior Infection Preventionist, December 2012-Present
• CORNICHE HOSPITAL Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Infection Control Manager (Interim position), April-August 2012
• Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHMI) - Infection Prevention and Control Consultant
Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 2011
• Clemenceau Medical Center (CMC), Beirut-Lebanon, October 2008
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Healthcare Quality
Promotion (DPHQ), Atlanta, GA
• Senior Technical Expert Reviewer Consultant-Infection Prevention Professional March 2010-
August 2011
• Children National Medical Center, Washington, DC
Infection Control Practitioner, December 2008- March 2010
• JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control Department
(HEIC) Baltimore, Maryland
Infection Control Epidemiologist, December 2006- November 2008
• GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Infection Control Department, Washington, DC
Infection Control Practitioner, December 2002- December 2006
• COLUMBIA HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN MEDICAL CENTER, Infection Control
Department, Washington, DC
Director of Infection Control, November 2000- May 2002
• COLUMBIA HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN MEDICAL CENTER/LABCORP, Laboratory Medicine, Washington, DC.
Quality Assurance Coordinator, September 1998-October 2000
• COLUMBIA HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN MEDICAL CENTER, Washington, DC
March 1991-September 1998 Medical Technologist/Supervisor of Microbiology Laboratory
• THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC
April 1990- August 1991 Medical Technologist
Adeline Saliba, PharmD, MBA, CPPS, CPHQ SEHA Corporate Office,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Adeline Saliba, PharmD, MBA, CPPS, CPHQ
SEHA Corporate Office,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Adeline Saliba, PharmD, MBA, CPPS, CPHQ is Senior Quality Improvement Officer within the Total Quality Management Department at SEHA Corporate. Prior to her current assignment, she was Pharmacy Manager as well as Patient Safety and Risk Manager at the Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In addition to her degrees in business and pharmacy, she completed two post-graduate residencies in the USA, one in clinical pharmacotherapy from Sarasota Memorial Hospital and another in medication safety from the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Saliba’s professional interests include human factors engineering, quality improvement methodologies and automation in healthcare processes. She values lecturing regionally and internationally, as this serves as a platform to share success stories and to learn from the experiences of others, all of which contribute to professional development.
She is recipient of the 2011 Corniche Hospital Exemplary Leadership Award and the 2012 Abu Dhabi Medical Distinction Award (Allied Health category).
Amna Mohamed Ahmad Al Ansari Corniche Hospital,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Amna Mohamed Ahmad Al Ansari
Corniche Hospital,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashraf Mahmoud Elhoufi, MD Dubai Hospital,
UAE View Profile
Ashraf Mahmoud Elhoufi, MD
Dubai Hospital,UAE
Graduate of Alexandrea Faculty of Medicine 1984, Holding a Master Degree in Pulmonology 1989, MRCP (UK) 1997 Awarded FRCP (London) 2007, EDIC (European Diploma of Intensive care medicine)
Currently Consultant intensive Care Department Dubai Hospital, Chairman of Infection Control, Examiner for the Royal College of Physician, Senior Lecturer in Dubai Medical College.
Ashraf Ismail, MD,MPH,CPHQ Dubai Hospital,
Dubai, UAE View Profile
Ashraf Ismail, MD,MPH,CPHQ
Dubai Hospital,Dubai, UAE
In March 2009, JCI appointed Dr. Ismail as the managing director of its Middle East office located in Dubai. Dr. Ismail is a physician with 25 years of international experience in hospital accreditation, health care quality management, performance improvement and development of human resources for health. His contributions in postgraduate quality education and training are well recognized. As an adjunct professor at George Mason University, School of Health and Human Services, he teaches a variety of quality courses for the certificate in quality and outcomes management.
Dr. Ismail is a WHO consultant in accreditation and health care quality. In 2006, he was appointed as Strategic Planning Advisor to the Minister of Health in UAE to develop the new strategy of the health sector. As a quality consultant, he assists health care facilities through the accreditation process. His experience in these areas has extended from USA to the Middle East.
For four years, he was as a quality consultant to Inova Health System, the largest health system in Northern Virginia. He also served as faculty at Johns Hopkins University and Director of JHPIEGO’s Asia/Near East/Europe Regional office. While he was employed with USAID in Cairo, Egypt, he implemented the first National Quality Improvement Program in the Family Planning Clinics in Egypt.
Elias Tannous, BScN, MBA-CIC Cleveland Clinic,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Elias Tannous, BScN, MBA-CIC
Cleveland Clinic,Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Member of the Expert panel of the Hand Hygiene Excellence Award - Middle East & North Africa
• Founder and website manager for the Arab Countries Infection Control Network. (AcicN).
• Previous assignments:
• Treasurer: APIC – Saudi Chapter
• Infection Control Coordinator, Saudi Arabian National Guard-health affairs.
Farrukh Amin Sheikh, FCPS, MRCP, MRCPS, DCPath, CIC Al Ain Hospital,
Al Ain, UAE View Profile
Farrukh Amin Sheikh, FCPS, MRCP, MRCPS, DCPath, CIC
Al Ain Hospital,Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Farrukh A Sheikh holds member ships in internal medicine from United Kingdom and fellowship in clinical microbiology from College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. He is also certified physician in infectious diseases, infection control & clinical microbiology.
He has more than 20 years of experience in dealing with emerging pathogens and their control in healthcare facilities. He has worked in United Kingdom, Sultanate of Oman & Pakistan. He is currently Head of institute for clinical laboratory services & chair of infection prevention Committee Al Ain Hospital UAE.
His current area of research interest includes multidrug resistant organisms, prevention of healthcare associated infections and outbreak management.
He has number of international publications to his credit.
Haytham Taha, FACP, FRCP(London), CPHQ, CMQ Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Haytham Taha, FACP, FRCP(London), CPHQ, CMQ
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Internist, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Haytham Taha is an internist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. He is a fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the Royal College of Physicians of London. Dr Haytham is an SKMC Quality champion and carries 2 certifications in Healthcare Quality the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality CPHQ from the Healthcare Quality Certification Commission and the Certification in Medical Quality CMQ from the American Board of Medical Quality. He the Department of Medicine Quality Improvement officer and is an active member of many SKMC Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committees. Dr Haytham Chairs the SKMC Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection prevention subcommittee and co-Chairs the SKMC Prevention and Control of Infection committee.
Isam Abuhurira Elhag, MDQM,CEFQM, IMT (ASCP), AIHQ, ASQ Al Gharbia Hospital – Mirfa Hospital,
UAE View Profile
Isam Abuhurira Elhag, MDQM,CEFQM, IMT (ASCP), AIHQ, ASQ
Al Gharbia Hospital – Mirfa Hospital,UAE
Medical laboratory Supervisor,
Al Gharbia Hospital – Mirfa Hospital, UAE
Medical laboratory supervisor with 14 years’ experience, with Master degree in Quality Management, Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor, Certified EFQM Assessor, IMT (ASCP), Certified Facility Safety Officer (AIHQ), and Certified Quality Improvement Associate (ASQ).
I have 5 years’ experience in implementation of TQM system, ISO 9001, 15189, and CAP accreditation along with JCIA preparation.
Jency Suraj, RN, CIC Corniche Hospital,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Jency Suraj, RN, CIC
Corniche Hospital,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ms. Jency Suraj is a CIC Certified Infection Prevention professional with almost 6 years of professional experience in Infection prevention & Control. She has gained professional experience in infection Control and leading Infection Control program in various internationally accredited Health Care Facilities in UAE such as acute care tertiary hospital, primary care specialty and diagnostic clinics such as Endoscopy, ENT , Dental Care etc., Recently, she joined as Senior Infection Preventionist in Al- Corniche Maternity and Child Health Hospital - SEHA. She is an active mentor of CIC UAE Chapter and member of APIC UAE chapter SEHA PCI Committee. She worked as a successful team leader for JCI accreditation in different health care facilities in Abu Dhabi.
Jehad Abdalla, MD Al Rahba Hospital,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Jehad Abdalla, MD
Al Rahba Hospital,Abu Dhabi, UAE
ID Consultant, Head of IPCC,
Al Rahba Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Education:
02/2015- present Infectious Diseases consultant , Alrahba hospital ,AbuDhabi, UAE
07/2004- 01/2015 Infectious Diseases consultant, The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg. Orangeburg, SC and the Hope HIV clinic in Florence and Orangeburg ,SC
07/2002- 6/2004 Fellow in the Department of Infectious Diseases, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.
07/1999-6/2002 Resident in the Department of Medicine, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY.
04/1994-12/1997 Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine, Jabal Al-Zaitoon Hospital, Jordan.
1986-1994 Doctorate of Medicine, Tishreen University School of Medicine, Lattakia, Syria.
Jens Tilman Wilhelm Thomsen, MPH Public Health Division of HAAD,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Jens Tilman Wilhelm Thomsen, MPH
Public Health Division of HAAD,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Lamia Omer Yahya, RPh., BCNSP Corniche Hospital,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Lamia Omer Yahya, RPh., BCNSP
Corniche Hospital,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Lamia Omer Yahya is a Clinical Pharmacist at the Corniche Hospital, the leading maternity and neonatal hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She holds the Nutrition Specialty Board, the Canadian qualification board and more than 15 years of experience in the field of Clinical Pharmacy.
On top of her activities towards enhancing the safety of the neonatal medications at Corniche hospital, Lamia holds a great passion towards improving the antibiotics use and management in the hospital. Having worked on streamlining the use of meropenem in the neonatal unit, she also looked at ways to streamline the use of this broad spectrum antibiotic in women treated at Corniche hospital.
Lamia is the recipient of 2 awards at SEHA’s level and numerous hospital level awards in recognition of her efforts in the clinical pharmacy field.
Maggie Blott, MBBS FRCOG Corniche Hospital,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Maggie Blott, MBBS FRCOG
Corniche Hospital,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Consultant Obstetrician
Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Margaret Blott is a UK trained consultant obstetrician, Chief Academic Officer and member of the Infection Control Committee. She has been working at the Corniche hospital for 6 years.
Maria Reina Palermo Balmes, RN, CIC Al Rahba Hospital,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Maria Reina Palermo Balmes, RN, CIC
Al Rahba Hospital,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Infection Preventionist,
Al Rahba Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Maria Reina Palermo Balmes is a registered nurse and a board certified in infection prevention and control (CBIC) with five (5) years experience in Infection Control. Since 2014, she’s in position as an Infection Preventionist at Al Rahba Hospital, working collaboratively with clinical staff, different departments and hospital administration aiming to reduce risk of healthcare associated infections among patients, staff and visitors. She contributed to development of continuous education and implementation of efficient infection prevention and control protocols for the hospital. She has clinical background in maternity, operating theater, emergency and critical care setting. She keeps herself actively participating in various committees such as SEHA IPC committee, ARH IPC Committee, ARH Quality Improvement and patient safety committee and Emergency Preparedness Committee. She’s also an active member of Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program (CUSP) and a proud member of Association of Professionals in Infection Control (APIC).
Marthinus Johannes Pitout, MD Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Marthinus Johannes Pitout, MD
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Head and Senior Consultant, Division of
Microbiology, Department of Pathology and
Laboratory Medicine,
Muhammad Jawad Hashim, MD, MBBS UAE University,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Muhammad Jawad Hashim, MD, MBBS
UAE University,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Associate Professor / Consultant Physician,
UAE University, Seha AHS Clinics, UAE
Dr. Jawad Hashim, an associate professor at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of the UAE University, obtained his medical degree from The Aga Khan University, Pakistan and completed residency training in family medicine at the University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital, New York. As an American Board certified physician, he practiced pediatric, neonatal and adult ambulatory as well as inpatient/intensive care at the Bremerton Memorial Hospital, near Seattle for several years. Winning several competitive grants, he leads research in health systems improvement and is invited to speak on emerging trends. With over 50 published articles, abstracts and textbook chapters, Dr. Hashim is well cited. Apart from being a Fellow at a Center for Excellence, he has been recognized for his dedication with several awards. His recent work led to the development of a new framework in eHealth.
Muhammad Moazzam, MD Health Center - Clinical Affairs Division,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Muhammad Moazzam, MD
Health Center - Clinical Affairs Division,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Moazzam is a recognized Occupational Health Expert with several years of experience in clinical practice, occupational health management, policy, guidelines development. He is trained in medicine with specialization in occupational medicine, public health and community medicine. He has served many reputed organizations including World Health Organization, Vancouver Coastal Health, Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia, Toronto Public Health and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Takreer-ADNOC). Currently serving as source person in Ambulatory Healthcare Services AHS-SEHA in occupational health and has developed several documents including occupational health guidelines, procedures and extended his expertise among employees screening and injury prevention programs. He is contributing effectively being member of core committees as Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI) SEHA, AHS Quality and infection Prevention and several similar committees. He is member of SEHA community medicine residency program and has publications include several studies and research papers among the reputed journals.
Muhammad Wasif Alam, MD, MSPH Dubai Health Authority,
Dubai, UAE View Profile
Muhammad Wasif Alam, MD, MSPH
Dubai Health Authority,Dubai, UAE
Muhammad Wasif Alam, MD, MSPH
Director Public Health and Safety
Department, Dubai Health Authority - Head Quarter,
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Wasif is a USA trained physician with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degrees from USA. He has also earned subspecialty in Occupational Medicine from University of South Florida, College of Medicine, after his residency in Internal Medicine from a Johns Hopkins Affiliated Hospital in Baltimore, USA. He has over 30 years of experience working in the health related fields in the USA, Middle East and Bangladesh. A big portion of the work has been conducted with organizations like the Johns Hopkins University, United Nations, and Ministries of Health. His experience working with multiple health disciplines has made him a competent expert in both didactic and Public Health programs. He has authored chapters in various books on Occupational Medicine and Public Health and has published several research articles in the scientific medical journals. Dr. Alam’s biggest strength is having wide range, multi-discipline education and experience in health arenas. He had been working as a Professor for over seven years at Universities of USA where he taught courses on Critical Issues in Global Health, Bioterrorism, and Health Care Leadership. He has been working for over 4 years as Director of Public Health & Safety at Dubai Health Authority-Head Quarter. Prior to this assignment he enjoyed 5 years, working as Public Health Consultant and Head of Occupational Health at the Supreme Council of Health, Qatar.
Najiba M. Abdulrazzaq, MD Al Baraha Hospital,
Dubai, UAE View Profile
Najiba M. Abdulrazzaq, MD
Al Baraha Hospital,Dubai, UAE
Dr Najiba M Abdulrazzaq
Consultant Internist, Head of Medical
Department, Al Baraha Hospital
Head of Infection Prevention and Control
Central Committee, UAE
Dr Najiba M Abdulrazzaq is head of the infection prevention and control central committee at the Ministry of Health in Dubai, UAE, and head of the internal medicine department at Al Baraha Hospital in Dubai. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians.
Natalie Oakes, BSN Cleveland Clinic,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Natalie Oakes, BSN
Cleveland Clinic,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Natalie Oakes
Infection Control Practitioner,
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
Qualified as a Staff Nurse in 2007 and worked in a medical admissions unit. Received a post grad DipHE in Respiratory Nursing at this time. Later moved into Infection Control in 2009 as an Infection Control Nurse in a District General Hospital in Scotland, covering medical wards and the ICU. Began a Master’s of Science in Infection Control at this time. Promoted to Senior Infection Control Nurse in 2012, in charge of the clinical decisions of the infection control team, working alongside the Infection Control Doctor. Also involved in national projects, contributing toward writing national policy. Promoted to Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse in Edinburgh in Scotland which cares for 800,000 patients each year, here I managed 4 infection control teams and overseen all clinical projects. In January 2017 I started as Infection Control Practitioner at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Ng Wai Khuan, SRN, RN, PhDc, CIC, CPHQ, FCCS Mafraq Hospital,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Ng Wai Khuan, SRN, RN, PhDc, CIC, CPHQ, FCCS
Mafraq Hospital,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Prevention & Control of Infection Manager,
Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ms. Ng Wai Khuan is currently working as Prevention & Control of Infection Manager at Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and she has served in health care for more than 20 years. Ms. Ng Wai Khuan started the practice of infection prevention and control in 2005. She is a Certified in Infection Control (CIC) from American Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology and also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). Ms. Ng Wai Khuan was awarded the 'Medal Champion' of 2013 SEHA Best Employee in Specialized Field.
Ms. Ng Wai Khuan has graduated with a Master of Health Practice (MHealthPrac) in Infection Prevention and Control, from Griffith University, Australia in 2010 and she is a PhD fellow from Griffith University, Australia and graduating in 2017. Ms. Ng Wai Khuan has published 5 peer- reviewed articles:
• Leading Hand Hygiene from the Circle of Concern to the Circle of Influence in International Journal of Infection Control
• Shaping the Future for Quality: Initiating Active Surveillance as Foundation to Drive Improvement for Healthcare-associated Infections in International Journal of Infection Control;
• How clean is clean: a new approach to assess and enhance environmental cleaning and disinfection in an acute tertiary care facility in British Medical Journal of Quality
• Performance Improvement Initiative: Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in British Medical Journal of Quality
• Healthcare professionals’ hand hygiene knowledge and beliefs in the United Arab Emirates in Journal of Infection Prevention.
Nigel Umar Beejay, MB BChir, MA (Cantab), FACP, CPE, Dip (Med Hyp) Advanced Center for Daycare Surgery,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Nigel Umar Beejay, MB BChir, MA (Cantab), FACP, CPE, Dip (Med Hyp)
Advanced Center for Daycare Surgery,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nigel Umar Beejay, MB BChir,
MA (Cantab), FACP, CPE, Dip (Med Hyp)
Consultant Physician, Gastroenterologist
& Hepatologist, Advanced Center for
Daycare Surgery, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Chairman Arab Health Gastroenterology 2017
• 1991 MA Social and Political Sciences (Health Policy), Cambridge University, England
• 1991 MBBChir Medical Sciences, Cambridge University, England
• 2004-2006 Postgraduate Diploma: Hypnosis as applied to Medicine, University College London, UK
• 2011 Certifed Physician Executive: American College Healthcare Executives
• 2012 –Certificate in Biomedical Informatics, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland ,USA
Roles:
• Teaching Faculty St Georges Hospital National Endoscopy Training Centre, London, UK
• Chairman Arab Health Gastroenterology 2017
• Regional Consultant and Expert in Health information and Biomedical Informatics 2010-2017
• Chairman Arab Health Gastroenterology 2016
• Member of American Medical Informatics Association
• Cerner Milleniums NHS South East Cluster EHR taskforce 2007-2009
• Chairman Health Information Management Committee, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City 2011-2014
• 2006-17 Faculty – 3rd to 25th International European Capsule Endoscopy
• 2013 Chairman and Organiser, “1st Annual GP Update”, Dusit Thani
• 2013 Chairman and Organiser “2nd Gastroenterology Update 2013”
• 2014 Co-Chairman and Organiser, “2nd Annual GP Update”
• 2015Chairman and Organiser, “Abu Dhabi Hepatology 2015” “Abu Dhabi Hepatology 2016”
Rayhan Hasan Hashmey, MD Tawam Hospital,
Al Ain, UAE View Profile
Rayhan Hasan Hashmey, MD
Tawam Hospital,Al Ain, UAE
Rayhan Hasan Hashmey, MD
Consultant in Infectious Diseases Deputy
Medical Director for Clinical Quality
Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE
Stefan Weber, MD Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Stefan Weber, MD
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Stefan Weber is a consultant pathologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, and focuses on subjects such as clinical microbiology, antibiotic stewardship and infection control. He received his medical degree from the University of Cologne, Germany. His experience includes medical director of Bioscientia, a medical laboratory in Germany, and the medical Director if the Institute for Microbiology and Hospitaal Hygenie in Hoyerswerda Hospital, Germany.
Suaad Ali Aljaberi, MD Abu Dhabi Police Medical Services,
Abu Dhabi, UAE View Profile
Suaad Ali Aljaberi, MD
Abu Dhabi Police Medical Services,Abu Dhabi, UAE
Medical and Molecular Microbiologist,
International Professional Trainer, Abu Dhabi Police
Medical Services, UAE
Having started my career in Microbiology, a scientific topic I pursued during my more academic days when completing my BSc in Biology, Minoring in Microbiology; delving into general biology, taxonomy, and microbiological topics was an important foundation for the postgraduate Master’s and Doctorate I would pursue, the infectious disease sector I would later join, and equipped me with skills I would go on to develop for years as I have progressed with my career.
I am a hard worker who loves a challenge, skills that have equipped me well throughout my academic and professional career. Research is my passion and something I enjoy channeling my drive towards. In such a setting I can aim to target issues and come up with evidence-based scientific solutions using extensive experience hand-in-hand with quality research.
A plethora of leadership courses accomplished with excellence aside, I believe in my ability to communicate effectively, and create an efficient and coordinated team that are engaged with the task at hand. I hope to demonstrate this by devoting myself towards a quality accomplishment of the upcoming jail project. For said purposes, I argue that a research center is the ideal place to enable access to more facilities and authorities to acquire the quality data required for excellent project results.
Talla Sabagh, MD Al Sharq Hospital,
Fujairah, UAE View Profile
Talla Sabagh, MD
Al Sharq Hospital,Fujairah, UAE
Head of Laboratory & Infection Control,
Al Sharq Hospital, Fujairah, UAE
Waheed Uz Zaman Tariq, MD Tawam Hospital,
Al Ain, UAE View Profile
Waheed Uz Zaman Tariq, MD
Tawam Hospital,Al Ain, UAE
