#21 Diversity and Inclusion in Infection Prevention and Control

<p>In this episode, we touch on the dialogue surrounding diversity and inclusion efforts in healthcare and infection prevention and control. Unfortunately unconscious bias operates constantly in the workplace. As infection preventionists, we see it in the ways patients of different races and ethnicities are acknowledged and treated. It is present as well in opportunities for promotion and career advancement. Our great panel of guests include Rosa Lozano, Dr. Tania Bubb, and Dr. Devin Jopp, APIC's CEO. Join us as we listen to our guests' experiences and their suggestions towards making infection prevention and control more inclusive.</p> <p><strong>Hosted by:</strong></p> <p>Silvia Quevedo</p> <p><strong>About our Guests:</strong></p> <p><strong>Rosa Lozano, MPH, CIC. Assistant Vice President, Infection Prevention</strong></p> <p>Rosa Lozano joined the Methodist Healthcare System located in San Antonio, Texas in 2019. As the Assistant Vice President of Infection Prevention Rosa mentors a team of facility Infection Preventionists, champions comprehensive infection prevention programs, and collaborates with teams to drive patient and healthcare worker safety.<br /> Before moving to San Antonio, Rosa has served as an infection preventionist in acute care, long-term acute care, and rehabilitation facilities in Texas, Colorado and Virginia. She specializes in outbreak/crises management and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Rosa is also passionate about mentorship and leadership growth for Infection Preventionists.<br /> Rosa received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from The University of Texas, and her Master of Public Health degree in Healthcare Systems, Management, and Policy from the Colorado School of Public Health. She has been certified in infection prevention since 2009. Rosa is an active member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), serving in several chapter leader roles, and nationally on the Public Policy Committee, and currently on the Com