The Infection Advisory Subcommittee is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of residents in the various post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. The subcommittee advocates for the PALTC community through collaborative efforts and educational initiatives and strives to ensure that infection prevention and control best practices are in place.
Members
Ghinwa Dumyati, MD - Chair
Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS - Vice Chair
Swati Gaur, MD, MBA, CMD - Immediate Past Chair
Sakshi Jain, MD
Brian McGarry, PhD, PT
Kara Jacobs Slifka, MD, MPH
Robin Jump, MD, PhD
Nicole Osevala, MD, FACP
Morgan Katz, MD, MHS
Sahebi A. Saiyed, MD, MPH, CMD
2023-2024 Workplan
The sub-committee undertakes the following activities:
Develop evidence-based infection prevention and control guidance, tools, and education for PALTC settings.
Collaborate with AMDA committees and partner organizations to provide infection prevention and control guidance and subject matter expertise.
Infection Prevention and Control News and Resources
Covid-19 Guidance and Resources
Infection Control in Assisted Living (Caring for the Ages)
Contact
Erin A. O'Brien, MA, RN
Director, Clinical Affairs and Education
eobrien@paltc.org