National Nurses Month 2026 is celebrated in May, with National Nurses Day observed on May 6, 2026, marking the beginning of National Nurses Week. This month is dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of nurses in healthcare. May 6-12th is National Nurses Week. This year, the American Nurses Association celebrates 130th Anniversary as America celebrates its 250th. ANA has played a key […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is responding to an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low, but as with other high-consequence infectious diseases, clinicians are often the first to diagnose an outbreak. During this […]
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
National Nursing Assistant Week 2026 is celebrated from June 11 - 17th, honoring the dedication and contributions of certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The official theme for this year is "We're Unbelievable", highlighting the extraordinary work CNAs do every day in caring for elders and people with disabilities. Thank you to the nearly 1 million CNAs […]
Every patient transfer includes dozens of critical safety details into a single handoff moment. Among the most consequential: a patient's infection status — including pending laboratory results, known colonization or active infection with a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO), and the transmission-based precautions currently in place. If these details are not shared this can lead to potential […]
HRM Week recognizes and celebrates health care risk professionals who play a pivotal role in ensuring safe and trusted patient care and safeguarding the well-being of staff. Each year ASHRM offers special educational events, resources and activities designed to shine a light on different risk management areas and honor the impact our members make within […]
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
The Infection Prevention Educator Roadshow is back with five in-person sessions across Virginia this summer! Hosted by the VDH HAI/AR Program, this no cost one-day event offers hands-on training and practical teaching strategies for those who train healthcare workers. Strengthen Your Educator Toolkit: Built for IPs, DICOs, and health educators ready to grow their infection prevention teaching […]
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
The Infection Prevention Educator Roadshow is back with five in-person sessions across Virginia this summer! Hosted by the VDH HAI/AR Program, this no cost one-day event offers hands-on training and practical teaching strategies for those who train healthcare workers. Strengthen Your Educator Toolkit: Built for IPs, DICOs, and health educators ready to grow their infection prevention teaching […]
The Infection Prevention Educator Roadshow is back with five in-person sessions across Virginia this summer! Hosted by the VDH HAI/AR Program, this no cost one-day event offers hands-on training and practical teaching strategies for those who train healthcare workers. Strengthen Your Educator Toolkit: Built for IPs, DICOs, and health educators ready to grow their infection prevention teaching […]
