15th Annual Fleming Infection Prevention and Infectious Diseases Symposium

This symposium provides expert-led education in Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention, equipping healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based insights that can be applied in practice. This year's conference focuses on lessons learned from the past and how they can be applied to shape the future of safe, effective care. Designed for physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, pharmacists, therapists, dentists, and laboratory professionals, the program supports care across hospitals, rehabilitation settings, home care, office-based practices, and skilled nursing facilities.

1. Discuss the evolving role of communication in infectious diseases and public health.
2. Explore the relationship between trust, leadership, and effective communication.
3. Identify strategies for strengthening communication in future public health and infectious diseases challenges.
4. Describe the elements of a successful public health response.
5. Assess public health response readiness using case studies from real world experience.
6. Create opportunities for discussion of the future of public health response.
7. List the six principles of crisis and emergency risk communication.
8. Create a message map using the principles of CDCs Clear Communication Index.
9. Describe use of AI models to forecast future outbreaks, monitor antimicrobial resistance, and identify at risk populations.
10. Evaluate literature showing the impact of diagnostic stewardship interventions.
11. Interpret real life diagnostic stewardship interventions and implementation considerations.
12. Describe the shift from a renter to owner mindset in the workplace.
13. Plan how to rediscover your passion for health care.

1. Discuss the evolving role of communication in infectious diseases and public health.
2. Explore the relationship between trust, leadership, and effective communication.
3. Identify strategies for strengthening communication in future public health and infectious diseases challenges.
4. Describe the elements of a successful public health response.
5. Assess public health response readiness using case studies from real world experience.
6. Create opportunities for discussion of the future of public health response.
7. List the six principles of crisis and emergency risk communication.
8. Create a message map using the principles of CDCs Clear Communication Index.
9. Describe use of AI models to forecast future outbreaks, monitor antimicrobial resistance, and identify at risk populations.
10. Evaluate literature showing the impact of diagnostic stewardship interventions.
11. Interpret real life diagnostic stewardship interventions and implementation considerations.
12. Describe the shift from a renter to owner mindset in the workplace.
13. Plan how to rediscover your passion for health care.

1. Discuss the evolving role of communication in infectious diseases and public health.
2. Describe the elements of a successful public health response.
3. List the six principles of crisis and emergency risk communication.
4. Describe use of AI models to forecast future outbreaks, monitor antimicrobial resistance, and identify at risk populations.
5. Evaluate literature showing the impact of diagnostic stewardship interventions.
6. Interpret real-life diagnostic stewardship interventions and implementation considerations.
7. Describe the shift from a renter to owner mindset in the workplace.

• If you are a LVHN/Jefferson employee, please make sure to use your @Jefferson email address. 

• Registration pricing will increase effective August 1st.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Lehigh Valley Health Network designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Completion Criteria: Registered Nurses attending the entire program will receive 6 Contact Hour(s).

Lehigh Valley Hospital Pharmacy Department is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education.  Pharmacists attending the full symposium and completing a program evaluation will earn 6.0 contact hours (0.6 CEU) of continuing education credit.  Data will be updated to CPE Monitor within 4-6 weeks following the program for participants who complete this activity and submit required participant information including evaluation, NABP e-Profile ID and DOB. This is a knowledge-based activity. ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0545-0000-26-013-L01-P.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, minus a $10 administrative fee, will be granted up to one week prior to the registration deadline. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].  

Lehigh Valley Health Network reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Lehigh Valley Health Network is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Lehigh Valley Health Network adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Alex Benjamin, MD
Jefferson-Lehigh
ALLENTOWN, PA

Steven Coffee, Other

Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH

Mati Davis, MD, MPH

Eric Sachinwalla, MD
Medical Director
Jefferson Health
Moorestown, NJ

Christine Von, Other

Courtney Vose, DNP

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Exhibitor Displays

• Lehigh Valley Health Network permits vendors to display exhibits in an area separate from the meeting/education room. Vendor space consists of one 6-foot table. Due to limited space, vendors are allowed a maximum of two attendees at each program. Table covering, extension cords and all other incidentals are the vendor’s responsibility. As space is limited, advanced reservation is required, and no walk-ins are permitted.

• Payment must be made prior to the event by credit card using our website. No refunds are given unless the event is cancelled by LVHN.

• Exhibits may only contain information pertaining to the topic(s) being discussed at the above-mentioned program. Pharmaceutical material/information may be displayed provided the medications are contained in the hospital’s formulary. All exhibit information (display, brochures, giveaways, etc.) must be reviewed by the LVHN Pharmacy no later than three (3) weeks prior to the program date for approval. Please call the Pharmacy Administration Office at 610-402-8881 to arrange for this review.

• As a representative of the identified company, I/We agree to uphold the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standard for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education