Katherine West, RN ,BSN ,MSEd , DICO-C is a recognized expert in the field of infection control as applied to fire/EMS departments as well as Community Paramedicine/MIH. Katheirne has recently had published her 2nd of Infection Control Policies and Procedures for Community Paramedicine/MIH. She is a consultant with Infection Control Emerging Concepts and works on a national and international level.