APIC Three Rivers Chapter

APIC Three Rivers Pittsburgh Holiday Luncheon
2021-12-03 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Please come together to relax, unwind and connect with your Three Rivers APIC Community as we wrap up the old year and venture into a new one.

Friday, December 3, 2021
Noon at the Grand Concourse, Station Square
100 West Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh 15219

Entrée choices:

Bronzed Salmon – mango salsa, siracha glaze
Chicken Milanese –parmesan crusted, provencal sauce, linguine
Petite Filet Mignon-grilled medium

RSVP and submit your $25 reservation fee and meal choice
by Friday November 26.
11-5 Holiday Invite-final (003)

March 16, 2022 Membership Meeting
2022-03-16 09:00 - 11:00
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Virtual Meeting

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:00AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD
Megan McGrady

Education Speaker
“The Scoop on Poop: Enteric Pathogens in the Long-Term Care Setting”
Dana Piatek, MPH, MSN, RN, CIC and Jenny Bender MPH, BSN, RN, CIC
Infection Preventionist PA Department of Health
2022 TRAPIC agenda 3-16-22 (002)

May 18 , 2022 Members Meeting
2022-05-18 09:00 - 11:30
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday May 18, 2022
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:00AM – 11:30 AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker
9:15 Dr. William Rutala- Innovation Science Update: The Future of Environmental Decontamination Strategies
Short break
10:00 Michelle DeVries – Hidden Threats: Small lines. Big problems
Short Break
11:15 Business meeting
2022 TRAPIC agenda 5-18-22

July 20, 2022 Members Meeting
2022-07-20 09:00 - 11:30
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Carpenter’s Center or Virtual Meeting

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:00AM – 10:30AM

Requirement for having a Booster vaccination to attend TRAPIC at the Carpenter’s Center in person.

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speakers
“Water Management”
Eric Meduho

TRAPIC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For more information regarding contact hours, please contact Barry Minkel, 412-422-6869 or trapic.secretary@gmail.com

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:30AM – 11:30AM

2022 TRAPIC agenda 7-20-22

September 21, 2022 Virtual Members Meeting
2022-09-21 09:00 - 11:30
September 21, 2022 Virtual Members Meeting
Link for meeting log- in provided to members via email
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:00AM – 10:30AM
Education Speakers
Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Infection Prevention Mental Health Check- How to Build and Sustain Resiliency During the Pandemic and Beyond
Janina- Marie Tatar, CIC, LTC CIP, MBA, EdD
Director of Infection Prevention
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital

TRAPIC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For more information regarding contact hours, please contact Barry Minkel, 412-422-6869 or trapic.secretary@gmail.com

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:30AM – 11:30AM

2022 TRAPIC agenda 9-21-22 Corrected_

January 18, 2023 Members Meeting
2023-01-18 09:30 - 11:30
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Carpenter’s Center or Virtual Meeting

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker
“CIC, A-IPC and LTC-CIP Certification: What are the benefits and importance of each certification? Avenues to Certification and Recertification for New and Experienced Infection Preventionists in Long Term and Acute Care Settings”
Stephanie Faidley MHA, BSN, COHN-S, CIC

TRAPIC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:30AM – 11:30AM
2023 TRAPIC agenda 1.18.23 (002)

March 15, 2023 Membership Meeting
2023-03-15 09:30 - 11:30
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
VITUAL MEETING ONLY – See TRAPIC member calendar invite for log in information

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker
APIC Research Toolkit: Research 101
Dana Piatek, MPH, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC

TRAPIC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:30AM – 11:30AM

2023 TRAPIC agenda 3.15.23

Three Rivers Pittsburgh APIC Chapter Spring Conference
2023-04-28 07:30 - 16:00 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
Three Rivers Pittsburgh APIC Chapter Spring Conference
RISING UP AFTER THE BATTLE!
Friday April 28th, 2023
7:30 am – 4:00 PM
Keystone +Mountain+ Lake Regional
Council of Carpenters Training Center
650 Ridge Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

TRAPIC Spring Conference Info Flyer
TRAPIC Venmo
2023 TRAPIC Spring Conference Agenda

July 19, 2023 Members Meeting
2023-07-19 09:30 - 11:30
July 19, 2023 Membership Meeting
KML Carpenter’s Union
650 Ridge Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
OR VIRTUAL
9:30-11:30
2023 TRAPIC agenda 7.19.23

September 20, 2023 Membership Meeting
2023-09-20 09:30 - 11:30
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
VIRTUAL MEETING

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speakers
Standardization of Peripheral IV Catheter Management and PIV-BSI Prevention: Are We Turning a Blind Eye?
Mary Duncan, RN MSN, CIC
,Sr. Director of Infection Prevention, University of Alabama- Birmingham Health Center

TRAPIC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For more information regarding contact hours, please contact Mikaela Kluver, 412-359-0086 or threeriversapic@gmail.com

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:30AM – 11:30AM
2023 TRAPIC agenda 9.20.23

Three Rivers Pittsburgh APIC Chapter Holiday Luncheon
2023-12-01 12:00 - 14:00
TRAPIC HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

December 1st from 12-2pm
The Grand Concourse
Station Square 100 West Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh 15219

Featuring a talk by author Gregg Behr
“When You Wonder, You’re Learning”

Please join us for a festive afternoon of great food,
conversations and learning.

Open to all members at no charge.
Please register by November 24th to ensure
we have enough food and seats for everyone.
Hope to see you there!
Questions- info@threeriversapic.org

January 17, 2024 Members Meeting
2024-01-17 09:30 - 11:30
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Update on PA Project Firstline
Kelly Acree, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC
Infection Preventionist

Education Speakers
Achievement of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Quality Outcomes via Diagnostic Safety and Stewardship
Tammy Johnson, AVP of Clinical Strategy
Magnolia Technologies

BUSINESS MEETING – 11AM – 11:30AM

Three Rivers Pittsburgh APIC Chapter Spring Conference
2024-04-19 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
Three Rivers Pittsburgh APIC Chapter Spring Conference
Friday April 19th, 2024
7:30am-4:00pm
Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center
652 Ridge Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
AGENDA:
TRAPIC Spring Conference 4.19.24

REGISTRATION:

May 15, 2024 Chapter Member's Meeting
2024-05-15 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Updates
Provided by the ACHD
Education Speakers
Building a Competent Workforce: Are you Prepared for Measles?
Cassandra Wilburn, MPH, BSN, RNS, NPD-BC, CIC

TRAPIC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:30AM – 11:30AM

July 17, 2024 Chapter Member's Meeting
2024-07-17 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Carpenter’s Center or Virtual Meeting

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker
ICRA 2.0: Dissecting the Changes and How to Apply the Changes
Leon Young, BS, MLS (ASCP)
Network Infection Prevention Manager, Facilities and Construction
Allegheny Health Network

TRAPIC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:30AM – 11:30AM
2024 TRAPIC agenda 7.17.24

September 18, 2024 Chapter Member's Meeting
2024-09-18 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 18th , 2024
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Carpenter’s Center or Virtual Meeting

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker
Member’s Take Away from APIC 2024 Conference Held in San Antonio, TX June 3-5 , 2024
Four members who attended presenting- More information to come

TRAPIC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:30AM – 11:30AM

Members Holiday Party
2024-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Grand concourse, Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
December 6, 2024 12-3
The Grand Concourse
Station square 100 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh , Pa 15219

Please join us for a festive afternoon of great food, conversation and learning.
Open to all members at no charge.
Guest Speaker :Kris Hunter
Topic: Hospital Onset Bacteremia

January 15, 2025 Members Meeting
2025-01-15 09:30 - 11:00 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker
Michael Stevens, MD , MPH, FSHEA, FIDSA, FACP
System Healthcare Epidemiologist
WVU Medicine
Reading and Analyzing the Scientific Literature

BREAK – 10:30AM – 10:45AM

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:45AM – 11:30AM

March 19, 2025 Membership Meeting
2025-03-19 09:30 - 11:00 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker
The Scoop on Poop: Norovirus in Healthcare Settings (and beyond!) by Jenny Bender , MPH, BSN, RN, CIC

BREAK – 10:30AM – 10:45AM

TRAPIC Spring Conference 2025
2025-04-04 08:00 - 16:00 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
When: Friday April 4th, 2025
Where: KML Carpenters Union, 650 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Pittsburgh PA 1520
Agenda covering crucial topics, including:

Hand Hygiene: The Foundation of Infection Prevention
Hospital-Onset Bacteremia: Strategies for Prevention and Control
Navigating The Joint Commission Standards with Confidence
C. auris: Understanding and Managing this Emerging Threat
Plus a special Wellness Session!

May 21 2025 Membership meeting
2025-05-21 09:30 - 11:30
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker

“Decolonization: A Key Piece of the Puzzle”
Karen Hoffmann RN, MS, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC from Nozin

July 16, 2025 Membership Meeting
2025-07-16 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker
Key Take Away from APIC 2025 Phoenix Conference- Presented by TRAPIC members

September 17, 2025 Membership Meeting
2025-09-17 09:30 - 23:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – 9:30AM – 10:30AM

Updates
Provided by the ACHD

Education Speaker

Preparation and Packaging for Steam Sterilization
Hannah Mugisha , MA, CRCST, CER, CIS, CHL from Steris Group

BREAK – 10:30AM – 10:45AM

BUSINESS MEETING – 10:45AM – 11:30AM

January 21, 2026 General Membership Meeting
2026-01-21 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams
9:30-10:30 Education Session led by Alexa Hanobik, RN, BSN (Vascular Access Clinical Specialist) — “Preserving antibiotics and defeating superbugs: how nasal decolonization can help reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAIs)”
10:30-11:30 Business Meeting

Followed by Lunch Session sponsored by Solventum

Chapter Member's Meeting
2026-03-18 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams
9:30-10:30 Education Session
Water Management in Sterile Processing
Presented by Bill Bluethmann, Phigenics
10:30-11:30 Business Meeting

Three Rivers APIC Spring Conference
2026-04-10 07:30 - 16:00 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
Bridging Us Together for Infection Prevention
April 10th , 2026
7:30 am- 4:00 pm
Carpenter’s Training Center
652 Ridge Pittsburgh, PA 15205
TRAPIC Members $100, Non -members $125- Students $25

May 20, 2026 Three Rivers Pittsburgh Members Meeting
2026-05-20 09:30 - 11:30
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams
9:30-10:30 Education Session
Topic: Genomics in Outbreaks
Presented by Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC
10:30-11:30 Business Meeting

July 15, 2026 Three Rivers APIC Chapter Member Meeting
2026-07-15 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams
9:30-10:30 Education Session
Topic: Surgical Wound Irrigation and the Importance of Sterile Solution
Speaker- Eliza Hughes, BD
10:30-11:30 Business Meeting

September 16, 2026 Three Rivers APIC Members Meeting
2026-09-16 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams
9:30-10:30 Education Session
Topic: APIC National Takebacks from TRAPIC Members
Speakers- TBA
10:30-11:30 Business Meeting

November 18, 2026 Three Rivers APIC Chapter Members Meeting
2026-11-18 09:30 - 11:30 | KML Regional Council of Carpenters, 650 Ridge Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, 15205, United States
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
KML Carpenter’s Union at 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
or Virtual via Teams
9:30-10:30 Education Session
Topic: Hand Hygiene and Noncompliance: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Speaker- Lori Moore, MPH, MSCN, BSN, RN IPC from GOJO
10:30-11:30 Business Meeting
