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

Kathleen O’Connell, RN, BSN, CIC
Infection Prevention & Control Nurse
Kent County Memorial Hospital
455 Tollgate Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 737-7010 ext. 5502
koconnell@kentri.org

Maria McKay, RN, MA, CIC 
Infection Preventionist
South County Hospital
100 Kenyon Avenue
Wakefield, RI  020879
Phone: (401) 788-1659
Email mmckay@schospital.com

President-Elect

Janet Robinson
Infection Control Consultant
East Side Clinical Laboratory
10 Risho Avenue
East Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 455-8417
jrobinson@esclab.com

Treasurer

Nancy Vallande, MSM, MT, CIC
The Miriam Hospital
Infection Control Department
164 Summit Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 793-4625
nvallande@lifespan.org

Corresponding Secretary

Michelle Oliver, LPN
Oakland Grove Health Care Center
560 Cumberland Hill Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Phone: (401) 769-0800 ext. 116

Recording Secretary

Linda Oliver, RN, BS
Infection Prevention & Control Nurse
Kent County Memorial Hospital
455 Tollgate Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 737-7010 ext. 1323
loliver@kentri.org