Selected Peer Reviewed Publications
Implementing Practices for Full Therapy Participation for Patients With Candida auris in an Inpatien
Nwachukwu J, Allen A, Boston KM, Steinfeld S. Rehabilitation Nursing Journal. 2026 March 26.
enhancing infection preventionist certification success through a structured training program
Holmes K, Boston KM, McCarty J, Steinfeld S, Kennedy VA. American Journal of Infection Control. 2024; 52(11):1235-1240. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2024.07.015
Reprocessing N95s with Hydrogen peroxide vaporization: A robust system from collection to dispensing
McVey Weinheimer C, Ellsworth M, Ferguson L, Boston KM, Haltiwanger B, Pavlovitch S, Warren M, Patel B, Katz J, Ostrosky-Zeichner L. American Journal of Infection Control. 2021; 49:508-511. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.011
Successful implementation of CDC recommendations during the care of two patients with Candida auris
Reimer-McAtee M, Corsi G, Reed E, Boston KM, Yalamanchili H, Burnazian G, Bassett S, Butler J, McInnis-Cole T, Chavez V, Wanger A, Ostrosky-Zeichner L. American Journal of Infection Control. 2021; 49:525-527. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.08.027
Qualitative process evaluation of a CLABSI prevention team in the NICU
Stroever S, Boston KM, Ellsworth M, Cuccaro P, McCurdy S. American Journal of Infection Control. 2020; 48:987-992.
Master of Public Health graduate as infection preventionist: Navigating the changing landscape of IP
Vassallo A, Boston KM. American Journal of Infection Control. 2019; 47:201-207.
Selected Collaborative Conference Presentations
KEy Infection PRevention Practices for High Level Disinfection
Arkansas Society for Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (AR-SGNA) Fall Conference. October 2025.
Girls Who Tell Stories: Shaping the Future of Comics and Creativity
San Diego Comic Con. July 2025. With Tyler Houston, Tori Rice, Zulema Reynoso, Wren H., Sadie R. and Mena P.
The Infection Preventionist’s Guide to Understanding OSHA Compliance
APIC National Conference. June 2023. With Stephen J Schweon, RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC
Telling a Story with Your Data
Texas Department of State Health Services 2022 Healthcare Safety Conference: Response, Resilience & Recovery During COVID-19
Calm Amidst the Storms: Protecting Infection Preventionists’ Mental Health
APIC National Conference. June 2021. With Monti Pal, M.Ed., LPC
Infection Prevention Practices Across the One Health Spectrum
One Health Conference. Houston, Texas. September 2019.
MPH Student to Infection Preventionist: Navigating the Changing Landscape of our Profession
APIC National Conference. June 2018. With Angie Vassallo, MPH, MS, CIC, FAPIC
Highly Reliable Infection Prevention Programs: Leveraging Interprofessional Skill to Improve Outcome
American Council of Health Care Executives 2018 Congress on Healthcare Leadership. March 2018. With Virginia Kennedy, RN, MS, CIC
Selected Abstracts and Posters
Meeting Updated Infection Control Accreditation Standards: Developing Personal Protective Equipment
Steinfeld S, McCarty J, Boston KM, Holmes K. Oral abstract presented at National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) Next Conference 2024.
Bridging the Gap: Specialized Training for IP Specialists Increase Certification Success
Holmes K, McCarty J, Steinfeld C, Boston KM. Poster presented at SHEA Spring 2024.
Impact of Penetrating Trauma on Surgical Infection for Colon Procedures
Boston KM, Ellsworth M, Thomas J, McInnis-Cole T, Ostrosky-Zeichner L. Oral abstract presented at IDWeek 2021. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 8 (S1), S60-S61.
Implementation of Electronic Readmission Alerts Reduces Risk of Secondary Measles Exposure Events
Boston KM, Ostrosky-Zeichner L, Ellsworth M, McInnis-Cole T. Poster presented at IDWeek, October 2019.
Culture of Cultures: Clinical Screening and Treatment of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Bacteriuria
Rivera Y, Ausborn VA, Boston KM, Ostrosky-Zeichner L, Wanger A. Poster presented at CARMiG Center for Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbial Genomics Texas Medical Center AMR and Stewardship Conference, January 2019.
Accuracy of the NHSN Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Definition
l Hammadi A, Ostrosky-Zeichner L, Boston KM, McInnis-Cole T, Butler J. Oral abstract presented at IDWeek, October 2018.
Surgical Site Infection: Development of a Bundle to Reduce Surgical Site Infection Rate
McBride J, Robinson E, Tufaro E, Boston KM, Donaghy J, Fisher V, Garrett A, Hodge E, Sampat D, Taylor R, Wynn A. Poster presented at American College of Surgeons Quality and Safety Conference, 2017.