Getting Comfortable in the Kitchen: What to Look for during Kitchen Inspections/Audits—Presentation by Rebecca Olejer, MPH and Aubrey Gambill, MPH, RESH, DP-FS. Rebecca is the Infection Prevention manager, Richmond area, Bon Secours Mercy Health and Aubrey is the Environmental Health Supervisor at the Virginia Department of Health’s Henrico Health District. This presentation is to help […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Pneumonia is the most common healthcare-associated infection in the United States, with Non-ventilator Healthcare-associated Pneumonia (NV-HAP) estimated to make up 65% of all healthcare-associated pneumonia cases. Preventing NV-HAP can reduce costs, length of hospitalization, and death. While all patients can be at risk for developing NV-HAP, the risk is associated with both modifiable and non-modifiable […]
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.
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 […]
APIC and CBIC: What certification is right for me? Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 1 pm ET CBIC Secretary Tiffany Wiksten, DNP, RN, CIC and Board Director Steven J. Schweon RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, LTC-CIP, CPHQ, FSHEA, FAPIC This session will review all CBIC exam offerings and share their own experiences earning CBIC certification. There […]
Presented by Kyle Enfield, MD of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Virginia, this webinar will address the medical implications of the post-acute sequelae of COVID. Webinar series is supported by Project ECHO and registered users may claim CME credit. To register, visit: https://connect.virginiaprojectecho.org/cohortDetails/ebf765e0-3538-46f0-b788-4cbc91c3ab46
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 […]
