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. CDC's theme for USAAW 2025 is Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance Take All of Us. CDC champions using a One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance, recognizing the health […]
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 […]
Celebrate National Rural Health Day with American Hospital Association. Rural hospitals and health systems provide vital care to their communities. See how the AHA is standing up for rural hospitals like ours with the 2025 AHA Rural Advocacy Agenda.
Please join on Nov 20 at 12:00 noon CST for a webinar on the ongoing challenge of unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotic use and its associated risks, with a focus on sepsis care and pediatrics. This discussion will highlight opportunities to inform decision-making based on diagnostics, patient risk factors, and local epidemiology. Presenters: Tristan T. Timbrook, PharmD, […]
Join on November 21 for a 1-hour roundtable on the impact of antimicrobial resistance in cancer care. A panel of experts will discuss recent research, share key takeaways, and explore how stewardship and infection prevention can help protect patients. Register now!
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 […]
For anyone looking to expand their leadership skills in the new year, the Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center (VIPTC) offers a variety of on-demand IP management and communications courses.
December 1-5, 2025 is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), an important reminder that as long as flu viruses are circulating, it is not too late to get vaccinated. Even when flu vaccination does not prevent infection completely, it can help protect against serious flu-related complications, including hospitalization and death. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases […]
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 […]
Please join CDC for the November MDRO Prevention and Containment Webinar on Tuesday, December 9th, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET, where we will discuss an ongoing project regarding Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms in Pediatrics
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 […]
During this COCA Call, presenters will provide an overview of the burden of influenza disease and discuss recommendations for influenza vaccination, testing, and treatment for people of all ages for the 2025 - 2026 season. If you are unable to attend the live session of this COCA Call, the closed-captioned video and transcript will be available […]
