2026 Chapter Event Calendar
January 9, 2026
2:00-3:00 pm ET
CBIC AL-CIP Office Hours: Ready, Set, Go
About the Presentation:
Interested in earning the new CBIC Advanced Leadership in Infection Control designation?
Come and attend our upcoming Office Hours with chapter board members, Dr. Hudson Garrett and Andrea Pruitt.
This is a great time to ask questions, learn best practices to submit your application, and receive guidance on preparing your application for the CBIC designation.
Speakers:
Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, RPL, NRAEMT, AS-BC, IP-BC CACO, CAIP, CADS, DICO-C, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP, CPSO, HACP, HACP-IC, CPPS, CPHFH, CPHQ, CVAHP, CMRP, CHIPP-B, CPXP, CPHRM, CDIPC, NCEE, FACHE, eFACHDM, FAPIC, FAOM, FRSM, FSHEA, FAAPM, FAHVAP, FNAP, FIDSA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Louisville School of Medicine
President-Elect, Public Safety Liaison & Webmaster, Board of Directors
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Accreditation Statement: This program is not accredited for continuing education credits.
February 11, 2026
Session Topic: Partners in Crime: Ensuring Safe Medical Product Usage: Perspectives on Product Evaluation and Collaboration
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Speakers:
Joanna Williams, MSN, RN, CPHQ, ACM-RN, CCM, CVAHP, LSSGB, FAHVAP
Nurse Value Analysis Coordinator
Northeast Georgia Health System
Treasurer, Board of Directors
AHVAP Certification Center
Jasmine Jarrett, MBA, BSN, RN, CVAHP
Manager, Value Analysis
Grady Memorial Hospital
Director-at-Large, Board of Directors
Association of Healthcare Value Analysis (AHVAP)
Registration is Available on Circle Community
Accreditation Statement: This event is accredited for 1.0 hours of IPUs valid towards recertification of CBIC board certifications. Attendees must fully attend the continuing education activity to receive continuing education credit.
March 18, 2026
CIC Office Hours
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Are you interested in achieving your CBIC CIC board certification but don’t quite know where to start? Or perhaps you are already certified and have questions about the recertification requirements and IPUs? This is the session for you!
Please join Dr. Tanu Soni and Dr. Sheetal Mahulkar from our Chapter’s Education Committee for an interactive Office Hours session to discuss all of your hot questions about the CBIC CIC designation.
In addition, we will provide a comprehensive toolkit for both first-time applicants and those interested in recertifying the CIC credential to assist you.
Registration is Available on Circle Community
Accreditation Statement: There are no IPUs offered for this information session.
April 2026 Virtual Meeting:
Session Topic: Smarter Than Spreadsheets: AI, Surveillance, and the Future of Infection Prevention
April 22, 2026
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Speakers:
Andrea Pruitt, MPH, CIC
Surveillance and Analysis Infection Preventionist
System Quality & Safety
Piedmont Healthcare
President, Board of Directors
Membership Committee Chair
Greater Atlanta APIC Chapter
Registration is Available on the Chapter Circle Platform
Accreditation Statement:
This event is accredited for 1.0 hours of IPUs valid towards recertification of CBIC board certifications. This event is accredited for 1.0 hours of CNE for nursing professionals by the California Board of Nursing. Attendees must fully attend the continuing education activity to receive continuing education credit.
July 15, 2026
Office Hours: Everything You Wanted to Know about Seeking Other Professional Designations
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Are you interested in seeking additional professional development opportunities, micro-credentials, and board certifications? If so, this is the Office Hours Session for You!
Come, join us, and let’s explore additional professional development for:
- Tangental Areas Related to Infection Control such as Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality
- Emerging Areas such as Human Factors
- Leadership Development such as Board Certification as a Healthcare Executive
- Lean Six Sigma, and MORE!
Speakers:
Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, RPL, NRAEMT, AS-BC, IP-BC CACO, CAIP, CADS, DICO-C, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP, CPSO, HACP, HACP-IC, CPPS, CPHFH, CPHQ, CVAHP, CMRP, CHIPP-B, CPXP, CPHRM, CDIPC, NCEE, FACHE, eFACHDM, FAPIC, FAOM, FRSM, FSHEA, FAAPM, FAHVAP, FNAP, FIDSA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Louisville School of Medicine
President-Elect, Public Safety Liaison & Webmaster, Board of Directors
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Andrea Pruitt, MPH, CIC
Surveillance and Analysis Infection Preventionist | System Quality & Safety
Piedmont Healthcare
President, Board of Directors
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Registration is Available on Circle Community
Accreditation Statement: This event is accredited for 1.0 hours of IPUs valid towards recertification of CBIC board certifications. Attendees must fully attend the continuing education activity to receive continuing education credit.
August 19, 2026
Session Topic: Vaccines, vaccinations, and immunizations: Info for the IP
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: We are currently sourcing an in-person location for this meeting and will update the location once it is confirmed.
Speakers:
Dr. Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, CIC, FSHEA, FNAP, FAAN
Adjunct Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Accreditation Statement:
This event is accredited for 1.0 hours of IPUs valid towards recertification of CBIC board certifications. This event is accredited for 1.0 hours of CNE for nursing professionals by the California Board of Nursing. Attendees must fully attend the continuing education activity to receive continuing education credit.
Registration is Available on Circle Community
2026 Greater Atlanta APIC Chapter Annual Conference-Save the Date
October 2, 2026
8:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Location:
665 Duluth Highway
Suite 101
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Agenda:
7:30-8:00: Registration and Networking
8:00-9:00: Session #1: Building Alliances with Hospital Leaders and Key Stakeholders
Jessica Tarabay, DrPH, MHR, AL-CIP, CPHQ, FAPIC
Director of Operations
Emory Decatur-Hillandale-LTAC Hospitals
9:00-10:00: Session #2: Suture the Silos: Engaging Physicians, Infection Prevention, and Value Analysis to Prevent Surgical Site Infections
Joanna Williams, MSN, RN, CPHQ, ACM-RN, CCM, CVAHP, CPPS, FAHVAP, FACHDM
Manager, Clinical Value Analysis
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
10:00-10:15: Morning Break and Networking with Industry Partners
10:15-11:15: Session #3: Best Practices with Healthcare Water Management
Matthew J Arduino, MS, DrPH, FSHEA, M(ASCP)
Retired Senior Advisor for Environmental Hygiene and Infection Prevention
Heathcare Systems Strengthening, Resiliency and Training Branch
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
11:15-12:15: Session #4: EVS and Infection Prevention and Control: A Natural Partnership
Fiona Nemetz, MS, CHESP
System Director, Environmental Services, Safety, and Security
Northside Hospital
12:15-1:30: Lunch and Networking with Industry Partners
1:30-2:30: Session #5: It’s Not Just Numbers: The Faces Behind the Surveillance
Andrea Pruitt, MPH, CIC
Surveillance and Analysis Infection Preventionist | System Quality & Safety
Piedmont Healthcare
2:30-3:30: Session #6: Pediatrics Needs Special IP Attention Too!
Kristina (Kristi) Herndon, DNP, APRN, CPN, CIC, CPNP-PC
Manager, Infection Prevention and Epidemiology
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Industry Partnerships:
Platinum Sponsorships (2 Available): $1500 Each
Includes:
- Industry Partner Table
- 3 Minute Product/Company Overview
- Recognition on Circle, Member’s Only App for 30 Days
- Recognition in Rotating Conference Slides During Conference Breaks
- Logo Recognition at Conference
- Copy of Attendee List with Attendee Name and Email Address
Gold Sponsorships (30 Available): $500 Each
Includes:
- Industry Partner Table
- Recognition in Rotating Conference Slides During Conference Breaks
- Logo Recognition at Conference
- Copy of Attendee List with Attendee Name and Email Address
Accreditation Statement:
This event is accredited for 6.0 hours of IPUs valid towards recertification of CBIC board certifications. This event is accredited for 6.0 hours of CNE for nursing professionals by the California Board of Nursing. Attendees must fully attend the continuing education activity to receive continuing education credit.
Attendee Pricing:
Chapter Member: $50
Non-Member: $75
