Virginia Infection Prevention & Control Training Alliance (VIPTA)

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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.

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
SHEA
Acute Care Hospital
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Infection Prevention and Control of Candida auris in Pediatric Settings (6/23/2026) The guidance recommends identifying at-risk pediatric patients through targeted screening, using appropriate isolation and room-placement precautions, and coordinating closely with infection prevention and public health partners when Candida auris is suspected or confirmed. It also emphasizes prevention through meticulous hand hygiene, effective environmental cleaning and disinfection, and careful management of shared medical equipment, toys, common spaces, visitors, breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and caregiver-child interactions.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 
CMS
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Regulatory Compliance
CMS QSO-26-14-NH Memo: Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey National Implementation (7/16/2026) CMS will implement a nationwide risk-based survey process beginning September 8, 2026. Qualifying high-performing nursing homes may receive streamlined recertification surveys, allowing survey resources to be focused on facilities and complaints that present greater risks to resident health and safety.
VDH: Clinician Letter – Measles Outbreak Expansion and Back-to-School Immunizations (6/26/2026)
VDH
Acute Care Hospital
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Department of Health
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Pediatric / NICU
Emergency Preparedness & Operations
Vaccination
Clinician Letter: Measles Outbreak Expansion and Back-to-School Immunizations (6/26/2026) The Virginia Department of Health announced that the Buckingham County measles outbreak has expanded to Cumberland County. Review the expanded outbreak vaccination recommendations, encourage patients to stay up to date on immunizations before the school year, and immediately report suspected or confirmed measles cases to your local health department.

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

SHEA

Infection Prevention and Control of Candida auris in Pediatric Settings (6/23/2026) The guidance recommends identifying at-risk pediatric patients through targeted screening, using appropriate isolation and room-placement precautions, and coordinating closely with infection prevention and public health partners when Candida auris is suspected or confirmed. It also emphasizes prevention through meticulous hand hygiene, effective environmental cleaning and disinfection, and careful...

Carilion IPs Promote Health and Prevention at Hollins University

Carilion IPs Promote Health and Prevention at Hollins University

The Carilion Clinic Infection Prevention and Control team recently took part in an exceptional community outreach event at the annual Hollins University Student Health Fair on April 23, 2025, engaging directly with students and staff on important health topics.

Carilion’s Infection Preventionists (IPs) brought energy, expertise, and education to the event, delivering interactive presentations focused on:

  • Hand hygiene
  • Sun safety
  • Sexual health and STD prevention

In an inspiring show of mentorship and collaboration, the IP team was joined by a student intern who contributed a powerful perspective on mental health, especially as it relates to substance abuse and infectious diseases such as Hepatitis C.

Together, the team connected with the Hollins community, reinforcing the importance of everyday practices that protect personal and public health. Their efforts reflect the vital role IPs play not only in healthcare settings, but also in community outreach and education.

Thank you to the Carilion IP team for your commitment to health promotion and prevention. Your involvement in events like this strengthens the bridge between healthcare and the communities we serve!

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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