Elizabeth Marrero, MSN, RN, CNOR(e), CIC, FAPIC, is the owner of IP Consultants. She is a seasoned infection prevention and control subject matter expert with 9+ years of experience in helping healthcare facilities and organizations protect patients, staff, and communities from the threat of infectious diseases. With a passion for evidence-based best practices and a keen eye for detail, Elizabeth Marrero founded Your IP Consultants to provide comprehensive consulting services and support.
Marrero’s professional journey has taken her from a board certified operating room nurse to supervisor of sterile processing to specializing in infection prevention and control. She has had the privilege of working with hospitals and clinics, developing and implementing effective infection control programs that reduce risk and improve patient outcomes. She also mentors sterile processing managers and infection preventionists.
Marrero’s expertise includes:
- Infection control program development and management
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Policy and procedure development
- Staff education and training
- Regulatory compliance (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA)
- Outbreak investigation and management
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Quality improvement
- National and international speaker and poster presenter
- Author on peer-reviewed journal articles
What drives Marrero is the knowledge that every infection prevented is potentially a life saved. She is committed to sharing her expertise, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to create safer environments.
Marrero, in her spare time, is a photographer, acrylic paint artist, and short story writer.