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Health Experts
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Ruth Curchoe, R.N., M.S.N., CIC
Director, Infection Prevention and Control, Unity Hospital
Specializing in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, including vaccinations; preparing for possible outbreaks
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Certifications:
- Infection Control
- R.N., State of New York
- R.N., State of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Registered Nurse, (R.N.), Sacred Heart School of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), Kutztown University
- Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.), University of Pennsylvania
Memberships/Positions- Professional Organizations:
- Secretary, New York State Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC)
Coordinating Council, 2009-2010
- Board of Directors, Rochester Finger Lakes Chapter APIC, 1998-present
- American Journal of Infection Control, Peer Review Board
- Monroe Country Department of Health Communicable Disease Task Force
- Monroe Country Bioterrorism Readiness Task Force
- Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society
- University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association
- Kutztown University Alumni Association Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association
Current Research Work:
- Co-investigator for Unity Health’s participation with Monroe County Department of Health in study to prevent central line related blood stream infections
- Collaboration with Columbia University in a study on cost effectiveness of preventing health care acquired infections through staffing patterns
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