Chief Medical Officer
Sepsis Alliance, NJ, United States
Dr. Hou is an Infection Control Officer and Medical Director of Research. She is dually board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. Hou has expertise in sepsis, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control. In addition, Dr. Hou is the Chief Medical Officer of the Sepsis Alliance and a member of its Board of Directors. Dr. Hou earned an M.B.A. and M.A. from Boston University, a D.O. from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and B.S. from Yale University. She has a Certification in Infection Prevention and Control, is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, and a Certified Professional in Patient Safety. Dr. Hou is a Fellow for the American College of Osteopathic Internists, American College of Physicians, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and Association of Professionals in Infection Control. She is the principal investigator for an Office of Minority Health grant to reduce inequities in those with limited English proficiency, and has interests in quality improvement, patient safety, equity and language access.
Disclosure(s): Abbott: Advisor/Consultant (Ongoing); American Osteopathic Foundation: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); ANA Project FirstLine: Grant/Research Support (Terminated); Jannsen: Advisor/Consultant (Terminated); National Council on Aging: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Office of Minority Health: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Sanofi: Panelist at Sanofi event at IDSA (Ongoing); Sepsis Alliance: Advisor/Consultant (Ongoing), Board Member (Ongoing), PCORI project for sepsis alliance, Sepsis Innovation Collaborative (Ongoing)
4 - Infectious Disease Stewardship of Sepsis: Challenges and Opportunities
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM US PT
12 - Optimizing Antibiotic Treatment and Stewardship for Patients with Sepsis
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
2:05 PM – 2:40 PM US PT
E. coli Sepsis: Discussing the Underrecognized Burden in the >60 Population
Friday, October 18, 2024
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM US PT