Southampton Hospital's Director of Infection Prevention Earns Re-Certification

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Deborah Maile, RN, BSN, CIC, CRSCT, Director of Southampton Hospital’s Infection Prevention Department, has recently achieved re-certification in Infection Control by demonstrating a mastery of infection prevention and control knowledge.

The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) administers the certifying exam.

The purpose of the certification process is to protect the public by providing standardized measurement of infection control practices and promoting professionalism of clinicians in the infection prevention field.

People who earn the CIC credential join approximately 5,000 practitioners worldwide who are certified in infection control.

“Patient safety at Southampton Hospital is of critical importance and Deborah Maile is an important asset to our team,” Robert S. Chaloner, Hospital President and CEO said, ”In addition to her infection prevention responsibilities, she also plays a key role in the Hospital’s Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, communicating with patients who have been infected by a tick bite and need information and referrals to local physicians. We are proud of her accomplishments and appreciate the professionalism and skill that she contributes to Southampton Hospital.”