Central Florida APIC
Chapter 092
Serving Central Florida including Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Polk, and Osceola Counties.
6
Counties
59
Hospitals
7,463
Square miles
A central hub for practical materials designed to support infection prevention professionals.
Free education events and opportunities to enhance knowledge to promote best practices in preventing infections.
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About Us
The healthcare system has reached a critical juncture between patient safety, infection prevention, and quality of care. Significant changes in where care is and will be delivered are central issues. These changes represent an unprecedented opportunity for infection preventionists to accelerate progress toward the elimination of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
It is our Vision to eliminate healthcare acquired infections and infectious disease outbreaks in the Central Florida community and healthcare facilities.
Our chapter is committed to our mission to provide a network for infection prevention and control professionals and educational opportunities and resources to enhance the knowledge and delivery of best practices in the prevention of infections.
Danielle L. Kurtz, is the Manager of Infection Prevention & Control at Orlando Health, supporting three community hospitals, more than 400 outpatient facilities, and two skilled nursing facilities across Central Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida and Master of Public Health from Tulane University. Danielle began her career at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she co‑investigated research grants and co‑authored numerous peer‑reviewed articles in community and behavioral health sciences. She later served as the Infection Control Assessment and Response Epidemiologist for the Florida Department of Health in Orange County. Danielle joined Orlando Health in 2020. An active APIC member, she has contributed to APIC Ambulatory PolicyPro, chaired the Central Florida Chapter Conference Committee, and currently serves as the Central Florida Chapter President.
Danielle L. Kurts, MPH, CIC
Chapter President