Katharine Hoffman has spent over 14 years in health care in various roles and subspecialties to include mother infant care, occupational health, preventative medicine, and pediatrics, providing direct patient care as a certified medical assistant. She is board certified in infection prevention and control (CIC). Further education and training include a Bachelor of Science in health administration and health management, as well as a Master of Public Health focused in epidemiology. She currently works as an infection preventionist at JPS Health Network.
A recent American Journal of Infection Control study, led by Katharine Hoffman, MPH, CIC, LSSGB, and Lisa Waldowski, DNP, RN, CIC, applies Lean Six Sigma to improve eye device sterilization. The research highlights the challenges, emphasizes adherence to manufacturer instructions, and promotes best practices for patient safety.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears after the product was linked to an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.