Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a germ that causes diarrhea and inflammation of the colon, can affect anyone. It’s estimated to cause more than 400,000 infections in the United States each year. C. diff infection can be life-threatening. For more than a decade, C. diff infection prevention, diagnosis, and response in U.S. health care have significantly […]
Free Infection Prevention Certification Exam Vouchers Available to Virginia Professionals Infection prevention and control professionals who reside or work in Virginia may be eligible for a free Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) exam voucher (i.e., a-IPC, CIC, LTC-CIP). Vouchers are limited statewide and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. […]
Antimicrobial resistance, also called drug resistance, is an urgent public health threat that threatens lives and drains resources from our economy and workforce, including health care, agriculture, and food production. In October 2026, CDC released an update to Antimicrobial Resistance Threats in the United States (AR Threats Report). The 2026 update to the AR Threats […]
In collaboration with the Virginia Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Group, DCLS is excited to provide a 3-part webinar series intended for clinical microbiology laboratory testing personnel to provide education and improve understanding of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). This event is for the third webinar, Importance of Surveillance and the Role of Public Health.
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW), every November 18-24, raises awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic and antifungal use and the threat antimicrobial resistance (AR) poses to people, animal, plants, and their shared environment.
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 […]
In 2026, National Rural Health Day (NRHD) celebrates 15 years of honoring the Power of Rural. Founded by NOSORH in 2011, this national observance shines a spotlight on the dedication of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, and partners working to address the unique healthcare needs of rural communities across America.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
