Infection preventionists (IPs) are often viewed as the “audit police,” showing up, pointing out mistakes, and leaving people feeling anxious or discouraged. Too often, audits feel one-sided with Sterile Processing (SP) teams being told what to do but not why. Without context, internal audits can feel punitive rather than protective. In this webinar, Eva Ghabrial explains how her team initiated a conscious shift from enforcement to partnership. She explores how intentional listening and meaningful education helped others view IPs not as critics but as supporters and, following the change, how compliance improved naturally.

Guest Speaker: 

Eva Ghabrial is an experienced Infection Preventionist working at Loma Linda University Health. She holds two master's degrees in addition to infection control and sterile processing certifications. Ghabrial’s passion for safe patient care and education is clearly displayed in her role overseeing all high-level disinfection (HLD) activities at the academic Level 1 trauma center that spreads over four campuses. She actively contributes to advancing clinical practice through promoting engaging and meaningful staff education. Before moving to California in 2013, Ghabrial practiced as an OB/GYN physician for almost 20 years in her home country of Egypt.