#70 Elevating Infection Prevention: Unveiling the Power of the AL-CIP Certification

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of the AL-CIP certification on infection prevention careers with insights from certified leaders.

Want to elevate your infection prevention career? Dive into this inspiring episode with Gail Fraine and Dr. Mayar Al Mohajer as they explore the value, purpose, and impact of the Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention (AL-CIP). Learn how this credential empowers professionals to lead change, drive outcomes, and shape healthcare policy. Get tips for submission success and hear firsthand experiences from these certified leaders! Hosted by: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPIC and Lerenza L. Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB About our Guests: Gail Fraine, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP Gail Fraine is the System Director of Infection Prevention at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN, with over 30 years of experience reducing healthcare-associated infections through evidence-based practices and high-reliability principles. A long-standing APIC member, she has held national leadership roles including Board Director and Annual Conference Chair. Gail currently serves as President-Elect of the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) and contributed to developing both the long-term care and Advanced Leadership certifications. She holds nursing degrees from Arkansas…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelly Holmes, Lerenza L. Howard

Guests: Gail Fraine, Dr. Mayar Al Mohajer

Topics covered

• infection prevention
• AL-CIP certification
• healthcare policy
• leadership
• professional development

Keywords

• infection prevention
• AL-CIP
• healthcare
• leadership certification
• professional growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology

Books & works: Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention

Places: Nashville, TN, Houston, Texas

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