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.
⏱️No Downtime Needed: Quick Training Hits for Safer Shifts
Looking for quick infection prevention education that sticks? This month’s resources focus on short but mighty trainings that fit into a busy clinical setting — perfect for reinforcing safety messages without pulling staff away from care.
What to expect: When time is tight, but safety still matters, these quick training hits deliver big impact without slowing staff down.
- VIPTC Assisted Blood Glucose Monitoring Video: A short video that bridges clinical care and infection prevention by reinforcing safe practices to reduce bloodborne infection risks during assisted blood glucose monitoring.
- Mini Trainings & Huddle Cards from North Dakota Health & Human Services: Ready-to-use videos, posters, quizzes, and huddle cards that make it easy to reinforce infection prevention topics through short, team-based learning moments.
- Pause for Prevention Program – Health Quality Innovation Network: This flexible, discussion-based program supports daily huddles with quick IPC conversation starters that promote critical thinking, team communication, and a strong safety culture.
Target Audience: Essential IPC Education Level
Want More? Keep an eye out for the VDH HAI/AR Infection Prevention Educator Roadshow. This one-day, no-cost hands-on training helps anyone who educates staff on infection prevention create quick, high-impact educational tools to use at their own facilities. Roadshow is coming to five locations across Virginia in July and August.
Target Audience: Intermediate IPC Education Level
