Today's episode features subject matter experts Karen Kwok (MSN, FNP-BC, MPH) and Marie Zephier, MPH as they lead the discussion on infection prevention control tips for healthcare staff.  

Karen holds a Dual Master’s degree in Nursing and Public Health and is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She has over 20 years of experience working in health equity, including coordinating care for UIO patients in San Francisco. She has provided direct patient care and service delivery operations workflow in infection prevention and control.

Marie is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Marie serves as a consultant with the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH). As an ECHO support trainer, facilitator, and coordinator, Marie assists in the team’s presentation adaptation by NCUIH staff. She provides training and technical assistance to UIO healthcare and frontline staff on infection prevention and control.