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Infection Preventionist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Kathleen Martinez is a pediatric nurse with many years experience at Children's Hospital Colorado. In 2020 she accepted a position as an Infection Preventionist and never looked back. Some of the most interesting and fulfilling work in the role has been working with Sarah Parker and her Antimicrobial Stewardship team during Handshake Rounds. Together they have been able to cross the invisible line between "Providers" and "Nursing" and share key infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardhip pearls in an engaging and informative format.
Prior to working in Infection Prevention Kathleen was the Clinical Policy Oversight Manager responsible for 3,000 clinical policies and procedures. She is also faculty with the Helene Fuld Trust, teaching Evidence Based Practice skills to healthcare professionals in all roles and recently completed a six year term on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, including serving as President.