2025 APIC Kentuckiana Local Chapter Conference
2025 APIC Kentuckiana Local Chapter Conference
Cracking the Case on Infection Prevention
August 21, 2025  ·  City Place- Building #2
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Date: August 21, 2025 | Location: City Place, La Grange, KY

Join us at the APIC Kentuckiana Local Chapter Conference! This year’s theme investigating the Case on Infection Prevention, will dive deep into the critical aspects of infection prevention through expert-led sessions. 

This conference provides a unique opportunity to connect with infection prevention experts, solve pressing challenges, and strengthen your skills to stay at the forefront of infection prevention practices.

Don’t miss out—be part of the investigation and help crack the case on infection prevention!

Continuing Education: This offering is approved for 7.0 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.  


Agenda
Thursday, August 21
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration, Vendor Area Open, Snacks and Refreshments
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Dr. Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, CIC, FSHEA, FNAP, FAAN Consultant, Carrico & Ramirez, PLLC Professor (gratis faculty), Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine.
8:10 AM - 9:10 AM
8:10 AM - 9:10 AM
Dr. Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, CIC, FSHEA, FNAP, FAAN Consultant, Carrico & Ramirez, PLLC Professor (gratis faculty), Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine.
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Jill Morgan Charge Nurse, Clinical Research Site Manager, Serious Communicable Diseases Unit Emory University Hospital
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM
Alison Schleck, Environmental Health Supervisor Food Safety Program Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness
11:25 AM - 12:25 PM
11:25 AM - 12:25 PM
Ashley Wilde, PharmD, BCIDP Director of Infectious Diseases Clinical Programs and Research at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
Natasha Reese-Osborne, Quality Manager Saint Joseph Hospital
2:10 PM - 2:35 PM
2:10 PM - 2:35 PM
2:35 PM - 3:35 PM
2:35 PM - 3:35 PM
Sinthuya Alston, MD, CIC System Director, Infection Prevention and Employee Health, Norton Healthcare Caitlin Liford, BSN, RN, CIC Infection Prevention Manager, Norton Healthcare Nicole Duck, BSN, RN Infection Preventionist, Norton Healthcare
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
Natalie Pratt MSN, BS, RN, CPHQ, T-CHEST Infection Control PI/QI Coordinator Molly Parsch, BS, MPHc, Regional Epidemiologist Manager
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM
Speakers

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Exhibitors

ICU Medical

ICU Medical is a global leader offering clinically essential products and solutions that connect patients with caregivers through life-enhancing, innovative technology and services that provide meaningful clinical value.

ICU Medical- Vascular Access Division

ICU Medical is a global leader offering clinically essential products and solutions that connect patients with caregivers through life-enhancing, innovative technology and services that provide meaningful clinical value.

UVDI, Ultraviolet Devices Inc.

The UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer is globally trusted by more than 1100 leading hospitals in 28 countries, where it has been independently tested and proven effective in peer-reviewed published hospital studies.

Cleanis Inc.

Cleanis provides an easy, cost-effective solution for body waste management. Cleanis products focus os preventing hospital-acquired infections by containing pathogens at the source.

Nozin

Nozin® is the leader in nasal decolonization. Clinically proven to improve care, reduce infection risk, and lower costs, Nozin® NOVA programs are leading with outcomes and empowering healthcare professionals in hundreds of hospitals nationwide.

Theraworx

CHG equivalent for head-to-toe patient bathing and pericare. Safe for all patient populations. No burning, itching, or sticky film.

Kurin

Kurin is focusing its depth of experience in medical device engineering, marketing, sales and service, to tackle the persistent and costly fallout of false positive blood cultures.

Metrex Infection Prevention

Quality products. Trusted solutions. For 40 years, Metrex has been trusted by thousands of healthcare facilities around the world to help prevent infections and cross-contamination.

Contec Professional

Contec Professional has created a full line of infection prevention cleaning products to meet the unique needs of a variety of healthcare environments.

Molnlycke Healthcare

We are a worldwide Healthcare company manufacturing and marketing Antiseptics, Surgical gloves, ORs and Wound Care.

Medline

Medline Specialty focuses on HAis reduction with best practice guidance, education and intuitive system of products.

Boehringer

For over 50 years, Boehringer Laboratories has been delivering expertly engineered solutions in respiratory therapy, suction control, and minimally invasive surgery.

Central Midwest Carpenters

Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) training for Infection Preventionists and patient safety partnership.

PDI

PDI Healthcare helps reduce preventable infections with evidence-based, innovative disinfectants and clinical solutions, empowering infection preventionists to protect patients and improve health outcomes.

Eloquest Healthcare

At Eloquest Healthcare we are dedicated to reducing common hospital acquired complications. We provide solutions that help: • Improve Clinical Outcomes • Advance the Quality of Care • Reduce Total Cost of Patient Care

BD

BD is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care.

CorMedix

CorMedix Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for life-threatening diseases and conditions

Germitec

Germitec's Chronos, the first FDA-granted UV-C HLD device, disinfects endocavitary and external ultrasound probes in 90 seconds, ensuring chemical-free, automated infection prevention.

KAHQ

The Kentucky Association for Healthcare Quality (KAHQ) provides resources that promote the growth and development of healthcare quality professionals. KAHQ strives to improve healthcare safety and quality throughout the state.

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Sponsors
Thank you to our APIC Kentuckiana Sponsors for their committment to APIC and the IPC Community.
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Fast Food
Red Pepper Deli Cafe and Catering
Address103 E Main St, La Grange, KY 40031
Kebabz Heaven
Address: Suite D, 2028 KY-53, La Grange, KY 40031
Jersey Mike's Subs
Address: 2028 KY-53 Suite 7, La Grange, KY 40031

Brewery and Food

Third Turn Oldham Gardens

Address6300 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014

Phone: (502) 482-3373





Food and Dining
Madeline's Nibbles & Wine
Address: 111 N 1st Ave, La Grange, KY 40031
Phone: (502) 265-0022
Main Street Bourbon and Ale House
Address209 E Main St, La Grange, KY 40031
Sofia's Mexican Grill
Address: 109 N. Walnut Ave, La Grange, KY 40031




Coffee
La Grange Coffee Roasters
Address110 E Main St, La Grange, KY 40031

Phone: (502) 265-0563


Desserts

Nevaria Y Paleteria Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Popsicles and Ice Cream) 

Address101 S Walnut Ave, La Grange, KY 40031

Phone(502) 724-4282

Spotz Gelato

Address109 E Main St, La Grange, KY 40031

Phone: (502) 682-3750

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Address1101 Julian Dr, La Grange, KY 40031

Phone: (502) 265-3739