Infection Prevention and Control Certification via Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc, #102986 Expires 12/2025

American Academy of Nursing: Fellow; Expert Panel on Emerging Infectious Diseases

American Nurses Association (ANA)

American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC): Past President 2015

Sigma Theta Tau (STT)

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, 2023-2025
Establishing an Academic-Practice Partnership to Advance Infection Prevention Baccalaureate Nursing Education and Practice
Role: PI

Jefferson & Nemours Pediatric Award for Clinical Research, 2023-2024
Penicillin Allergy De-labeling in Children: Perspectives of Patients and Primary Care Providers
Role: Co-I

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2022-2025
Prevention of Infections through Appropriate Staffing (PITAS) Study R01
Role: Co-I

Jefferson CDFNL Pedagogy Grant, Thomas Jefferson University, 2022-2023
Taking Antibiotic Stewardship Education to the Next Level
Role: PI

Jefferson College of Nursing, Stratton Foundation Pilot Grant For Health Services Research, 2020
Nurses Advancing the Safe and Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Surgical Intensive Care and Oncology Units
Role: Co-PI

Jefferson College of Nursing, Stratton Foundation Pilot Grant For Health Services Research, 2020
Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Knowledge of Antibiotic Resistant Infections and Antibiotic Stewardship Before and After a Standardized Patient Educational Encounter
Role: Co-I

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Nursing Seed Grant, 2018-2019
Bedside Nurses’ Role in Antibiotic Stewardship in Acute Care Hospitals: A Qualitative Study of Nurse Executive Perspectives
Role: Co-PI

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Nursing Seed Grant, 2015-2016
Infection Prevention and Control in Ambulatory Care Settings: A Pilot Study
Role: Co-PI

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Jefferson School of Nursing, Jefferson School of Pharmacy Research Fund, 2010-2011
Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurse Executives Regarding the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Role: PI

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, 2011
Handwashing for Children and Young Adults Having Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Role: PI

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Executive Nurse Fellows Alumni Association, 2008
Childhood Obesity Prevention and Related Social Action in the Curriculums of an Urban University
Role: PI

2023     Heroes in Implementation Research Scholars award. Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology

2020     Provost Award for Service to the Profession. Thomas Jefferson University

2019     Carole DeMille Achievement Award. Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology

2019     Invited guest, Night Celebrating Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Fighters, United Nations General Assembly, New York City

2018     Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Thomas Jefferson University

2018     Distinguished Scientist Award. Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology

2017     Fellow, Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (FAPIC)

2015     Advanced Practice Infection Preventionist Award. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

2015     Excellence in Teaching Award, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Jefferson College of Nursing

2015     Invited participant, White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship, Washington DC

2015     Dean’s Faculty Achievement Award. Jefferson School of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University

2015     Named to “50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety” by Becker’s Hospital Review

2014     Distinguished Fellowship in the National Academies of Practice (FNAP) and the Nursing Academy as a Distinguished Practitioner & Fellow

2014     Scholarly Achievement Award. Jefferson School of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University

2014     Invited faculty. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for CDC Safety Training for Healthcare Workers Going to West Africa in Response to Ebola Outbreak, Anniston, AL

2014     Invited member. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Rapid Ebola Preparedness Assessment Team, Philadelphia

2013     Invited expert. World Health Organization (WHO), WHO Roundtable on Antimicrobial Resistance in Europe and in Estonia, Tallinn, Estonia.

2013     Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)

2005    Fellow, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

2003    Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Executive Nurse Fellowship (2003-2006)