Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a major challenge for patient safety. Recent CDC updates highlight the stethoscope as a key, often overlooked contributor to these infections. This webinar is designed for safety and quality leaders eager to address this threat head-on.
We’ll translate the latest CDC guidance and research into actionable strategies to combat stethoscope contamination. Real-world case studies will show how simple changes can protect patients, reduce infection-related costs, and strengthen your organization’s reputation.
Learn how investing in stethoscope hygiene can improve patient safety, reduce legal risks, and yield significant ROI. You’ll leave with a practical playbook to implement these changes and ensure ongoing compliance without burdening staff.
Join us for this critical session and discover how you can lead the charge in transforming infection prevention in your organization.
Presentation topics include:
- Apply the proposed CDC guidance and emerging research linking stethoscope contamination to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) into insights that translate into urgent frontline practice changes
- Quantify the return on investment (ROI) for stethoscope hygiene interventions, including reductions in infection-related costs, litigation risk, and reputational harm
- Equip safety and quality leaders with a concrete, scalable strategy to modify workflows to align with new infection prevention expectations without adding staff burden
Register via GoToWebinar.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025: 11:00 a.m.- noon. (PT)
Cynthia Cadwell MSN, APRN, CNS, ANP-BC, CPHQ
Advanced Practice Nurse & Quality Improvement Expert
Chaminade University of Hawaii
Cynthia is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in advanced nursing, clinical education, quality improvement, and leadership. She holds a Master’s in Nursing from San Diego State University and a Bachelor’s from Excelsior College, along with several clinical certifications.
Currently a Nurse Practitioner in urgent, post-acute care, and telehealth, Cynthia also teaches at Chaminade University of Hawaii. Her leadership experience includes roles as VP of Quality for the Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Director of Quality Improvement at Sharp Healthcare, and Director of Performance Improvement for Premier Inc. in Hawaii.
Cynthia has worked with Boston Scientific and Biosite, developing clinical education programs and product launches. She’s a published author and national speaker, with contributions to journals and conferences such as AACN and AHRQ.
Licensed in California and Hawaii, Cynthia is dedicated to advancing healthcare quality, patient safety, and education, making her a respected leader in the field.
HQI is an approved continuing education (CE) provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing and will provide CHPSO members an opportunity to earn CEs. Provider Number CEP16793 for 1 contact hours.
Please contact CHPSO at info@chpso.org if you have any questions.