How does strong infection prevention leadership reshape long-term care? In this episode, host Lerenza Howard sits down with Tiberius Stanescu, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, to explore how certification, regulation, and national standards are elevating care for older adults. Hear how Canada’s approach is informing global best practices—and what long-term care teams around the world can learn from it.
Hosted by:
Lerenza L. Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB
Earning my LTC-CIP helped me bring practical solutions to teams. It strengthened my voice, and more importantly, it strengthened resident safety.
Tiberius Stanescu, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP
About our Guest
Tiberius Stanescu, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP
Tiberius Stanescu is a globally educated Registered Nurse with diverse clinical background spanning multiple medical specialties. He began his nursing career in 2000, specializing in operating room procedures and plastic and reconstructive surgery, before discovering a deep passion for long-term care. His leadership in this field led him to serve as Assistant Director of Care and director of nursing role, where he furthered his expertise in infection prevention and wound management.
In 2015, Tiberius joined the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team at Scarborough Health Network and earned his Certification in Infection Control (CIC) in 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a pivotal role in the IPAC hub, reaffirming his commitment to long-term care.
Tiberius has contributed significantly to the field through his involvement with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), helping to develop the Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP) exam. He serves as Chair of IPAC Canada’s Long-Term Care Interest Group, underscoring his dedication to advancing infection prevention standards and enhancing care quality in long-term care settings.
During the pandemic, many IPAC professionals were doing infection control from the bedside without formal training. Certification has created a new standard—one that long-term care desperately needed.
Tiberius Stanescu, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP