Laura Aschenberg
About Laura Aschenberg
Laura Aschenberg serves as the System Director of Infection Prevention at CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in infection prevention and nursing, having worked in various roles across multiple healthcare organizations over the past two decades.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Laura Aschenberg serves as the System Director of Infection Prevention at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in infection control and prevention strategies. Her role involves overseeing infection prevention protocols across the organization, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and implementing best practices to enhance patient safety. The position is remote, allowing her to manage infection prevention initiatives across various locations.
Previous Experience in Infection Prevention
Before her current role, Laura Aschenberg accumulated extensive experience in infection prevention. She worked as the Manager of Infection Prevention at Dignity Health St. John's Hospitals from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she held various positions at HCT Executive Interim Management & Consulting, including Interim Infection Preventionist and Infection Prevention Coordinator, from 2015 to 2018. Her early career included a significant tenure at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health, where she served as Infection Control & Prevention Manager for 11 years.
Educational Background
Laura Aschenberg's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science from Indiana University Kokomo, which she completed from 2007 to 2009. She also holds an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette, achieved between 1997 and 2000. Additionally, she studied Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Ivy Tech Community College Greencastle, completing her LPN training from 1994 to 1996.
Early Career in Nursing
Laura Aschenberg began her nursing career at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health, where she worked as a nurse from 1996 to 2000. She then transitioned to the role of Charge Nurse at the same institution from 2000 to 2004. This foundational experience in nursing provided her with the skills and knowledge necessary for her future roles in infection prevention and management.