VIPTC On-Demand Courses in Infection Prevention & Control

The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center provides on-demand infection prevention courses for healthcare professionals of all levels and for a variety of settings. Current options include Foundational, Intermediate and Advanced Infection Prevention & Control courses, plus Infection Prevention & Control in Home Health and Hospice settings. Enrollment is Ongoing

VIPTC Training Videos

The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center offers training videos featuring fun animations and characters, the training videos cover IPC topics important for any healthcare professional to know.  Be sure to check out VIPTC's newest training video, Untold Stories of Urine Specimens!

Cuppa Tea with an IP

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 […]

That’s a Wrap: Recap of Webinar Series to Improve Infection Prevention Practices

New Webinar Series Offers Collaborative Support to Improve Infection Prevention Practices Health Quality Innovators (HQI), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), is hosting a series of Affinity Group webinars designed to engage assisted living facilities and adult day care centers. These interactive monthly group calls will foster improved infection prevention practices […]

PositiveLinks (PL): Enhancing Engagement in HIV Care

Join us for a Project ECHO supported webinar on an innovative approach to support people living with HIV through warm technology, presented by Ava Lena Waldman MHS, CCRP, PMP/PL Expansion Manager.

Cuppa Tea with an IP

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 […]

Health Ambassador Training – Hampton

The Health Quality Innovation Network (HQIN) and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are offering free regional in-person Health Ambassador Trainings for nursing home staff. This training uses the Be REAL (Relate, Explore, Assist, Leave the door open) framework, which focuses on building trust by forming relationships, targeting resources responsive to a facility’s population […]

Little Patients, Big IPC Challenges in Pediatric Facilities

Join the American Medical Association and a panel of infection prevention and control (IPC) experts on Tuesday, June 18, at 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET for a discussion on implementing IPC practices in pediatric facilities. Learn about tools and strategies specific to this facility setting. Additionally, experts will be available to answer your […]

Health Ambassador Training – Richmond

The Health Quality Innovation Network (HQIN) and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are offering free regional in-person Health Ambassador Trainings for nursing home staff. This training uses the Be REAL (Relate, Explore, Assist, Leave the door open) framework, which focuses on building trust by forming relationships, targeting resources responsive to a facility’s population […]

Cuppa Tea with an IP

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 […]

VCU Long-Term Care Clinician Network Monthly Forum – Substance Use Disorder

Members of the LTC-CN have access to monthly virtual forums where issues can be discussed with a group of peers practicing in the same care setting.  Forums meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   When you register with the Network, you will prompted to register for the forums, and will be provided […]

Health Ambassador Training – Blacksburg

The Health Quality Innovation Network (HQIN) and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are offering free regional in-person Health Ambassador Trainings for nursing home staff. This training uses the Be REAL (Relate, Explore, Assist, Leave the door open) framework, which focuses on building trust by forming relationships, targeting resources responsive to a facility’s population […]