ABOUT US

MISSION
The Infection Control Professionals of Southern New England (ICPSNE, Inc.) have incorporated in order to provide an organized forum for effective communication among Infection Control Professionals. The purpose of ICPSNE is to promote wellness and prevent illness within the community by advancing healthcare epidemiology through education, collaboration, and practice.

VISION
To be an expert influential voice for the prevention and control of infections and improved outcomes in Rhode Island and southern New England.

OFFICERS

Co-Presidents

Co-President
Julie Jefferson, RN, MPH, CIC
Rhode Island Hospital
Infection Control & Epidemiology
Gerry House, Suite 108
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-4773
jjefferson@lifespan.org

Co-President
Barbara Pashnik, RN
The Miriam Hospital
Infection Control Department
164 Summit Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 793-4637
bpashnik@lifespan.org

President-Elect

President Elect
Ellen Ryan Gleason, RN, BSN
The Westerly Hospital
Infection Control Department
25 Wells Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-3574
eryan@westerlyhospital.org

Treasurer

Treasurer
Mary Ellen Casey, RNC, M.Ed
Women & Infants Hospital
Infection Control Department
101 Dudley Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 274-1122 ext. 2061
mcasey@wihri.org

Corresponding Secretary

Corresponding Secretary
Michelle Cahill, LPN, WCC
Oakland Grove Health Care Center
560 Cumberland Hill Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0800 ext. 116
icn@oaklandgrovehcc.com

Recording Secretary

Recording Secretary
Liz Martino, BS, MT, MBA, CIC
Roger Williams Medical Center
Infection Control Department
825 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-2434
lmartino@rwmc.org