Type Of Business:
Infectious disease prevention company
Marketing Area:
Regional; International
Expertise:
Infectious disease prevention education
Major Product/SVS:
Infectious disease prevention; Epidemiology; Private consulting services; Education and monitoring services for medical staffs; Integration of disease prevention services into existing systems
Hobbies/Sports:
Photography; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Health Science, Epidemiology; Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Affiliations Awards:
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.; Infectious Disease Association of California; Infection Prevention Committee, Hospital Association of Southern California; Center For Disease Control; Certification Board of Infection Control, Inc.; California State Department of Health Services; California Association Of Healthcare Organizations; Former Member, Infection Control Nursing Council
Charity:
Board Member, California Branch, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.; Board Member, International Surgery Foundation; Board Member, Pineford High School; Women Shelter of Long Beach
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
30
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and passion, as well as her networking and mentoring abilities.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always had an interest in health care. She started in ambulatory and behavioral care.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Pitt consults at a 350-bed hospital for acute care.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Running the company; Teaching; Speaking at seminars; Giving lectures on infectious disease prevention; Consulting for infection prevention at a children's hospital
Education Certifications:
Public Health Nursing Infection Control Certification
Awards/Honors:
Certificate of Recognition, Certification Board of Infection Control; Area Certificate of Recognition, APIC Greater Los Angeles; APIC Heroes in Infection Control; Who’s Who in the West; Who’s Who in Business and Professional Women
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Pitt intends to bring about a significant increase in the number of infection preventions, through education to more people. She also plans to make her company more effective in the fight against infectious diseases.