Incorporating Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT) Into Practice

Jesús Cabrera, MD, PhD, hails from California. He completed his undergraduate degree at University of California Santa Cruz. He obtained his professional degrees as a graduate of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Michigan. His postgraduate training included two years of surgical residency followed by his completion of an anesthesia residency with an additional clinical fellowship in advanced cancer pain at the University of Minnesota. Following a decade of work as a physician scientist, Dr. Cabrera moved from the academic world into the industry. He has been with ICU Medical for eight years and took over the role as Chief Medical Officer with the acquisition of Smiths Medical by ICU Medical.

Melissa Smith is a clinical consultant, RN, wife, mom of four, and a survivor of a healthcare-associated infection in 2007. She is passionate about healthcare and patient safety. In her current role, she supports the adoption of innovative products, evidence-based best practices from the bedside to the boardroom, and influencing change to improve outcomes for all patients.

Tom Billings’s nursing experience includes hemetology/oncology, critical care, and emergency nursing. He has 16 years of experience with ICU Medical supporting IV therapy, anesthesia, NICU/pediatrics, and oncology safety systems.