Virginia Infection Prevention & Control Training Alliance (VIPTA)

VIPTA is a statewide infection prevention and control education collaborative, led by the Virginia Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Group.  Through partnership, VIPTA curates IPC resources for Virginia’s healthcare, congregate care, and public health settings.

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Adult Vaccine Activity Book

The fall respiratory vaccine season will soon be upon us, and the Adult Vaccine Activity Book from Alliant Health Solutions is a great way to get your staff engaged. This fun resource includes vaccine themed activities like word searches, word scrambles, and adult-friendly coloring pages. These activities can get the conversation started to reduce hesitancy and boost staff enthusiasm for infection prevention. Let’s gear up and make this respiratory season our safest yet! 

Ways to Use This Resource 

  • Staff engagement: Share at huddles or drop them in break rooms; these are great to sprinkle around the facility. Try putting out a new one or two each week to keep it fresh.  

Target Audience: Essential IPC education level 

Guidance & Regulation Updates

VIPTA members track guidance and regulation resources to share source documents that guide infection prevention and control practices for public health staff and clinical and non-clinical healthcare personnel.

The date of the regulation or guidance update is included in each post.  Please check linked content to be sure it is the most up to date and recommended practice.

Disruption in Production of IV Fluid Due to Impacts from Hurricane Helene
VDH
Any Practice Setting
Emergency Preparedness & Operations
Addresses the disruption in production of IV solutions as a result of Hurricane Helene on the Baxter International Inc. North Cove manufacturing facility in Marion, North Carolina. Includes updates, recommendations to mitigate the impact, and VDH’s response to the situation.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations
CDC
Acute Care Hospital
Adult Day Care
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Department of Health
Home Health
Mobile Clinic
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Vaccination
The recommended age for receiving the pneumococcal vaccination was lowered from 65 to 50 years to give more adults the opportunity to protect themselves from pneumococcal disease at the age when risk of infection substantially increases.
Marburg Virus Disease Update
VDH
Any Practice Setting
Emergency Preparedness & Operations
Update on the situation summary and CDC recommendations regarding the Marburg Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Pharmacist Influenza Testing
VDH
Any Practice Setting
Emergency Preparedness & Operations
Information on VDH’s continued monitoring of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) in poultry and dairy cattle that has resulted in a small number of human infections in parts of the U.S.
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda
CDC
Any Practice Setting
Emergency Preparedness & Operations
Information for clinicians and health departments about the Republic of Rwanda’s confirmed outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD). The Health Advisory summarizes recommendations for public health departments and clinicians in the U.S. on case identification and testing and clinical laboratory biosafety considerations.
Behind the scenes peek of VPM videographers and actor preparing to do a nasal swab on a nursing home resident with dementia (not seen).

Ready for Anything: EVMS and Compassionate Crisis Care

The COVID-19 pandemic showed us the tough challenges faced by long-term care residents and their caregivers. It also led to a great team effort that we’re excited to share. Dr. Paul Aravich from Eastern Virginia Medical School of Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University led a group from all over Virginia to create the Compassionate Crisis Care video series.

These videos are a valuable tool for healthcare workers, caregivers, and emergency responders. They teach how to provide compassionate care during emergencies like disasters and pandemics. The videos offer practical techniques for handling tough situations with empathy and skill. The Compassionate Crisis Care team has made a big impact by focusing on this important part of infection prevention and control.

We encourage you to watch these helpful videos and celebrate the Compassionate Crisis Care team’s important work. Congratulations to everyone involved for their outstanding contribution to improving crisis care!

Image: Behind the scenes peek of VPM videographers and actor preparing to do a nasal swab on a nursing home resident with dementia (not seen).

IPC Education & Training Library

Search the VIPTA library of curated infection prevention and control (IPC) education and training resources. The IPC Education & Training Resource Library includes state and national resources related to healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance and/or IPC. Visit the VIPTA FAQ page to learn more about VIPTA library content.

 

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Last Updated: February 14, 2024