In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week™ to celebrate EMS professionals and the important work they do in our nation's communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's frontline. Improving Outcomes, Together extends beyond medicine. It’s […]
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 […]
The sixth annual Infectious Diseases (ID) Pharmacists Day will be Friday, May 22, 2026. This day recognizes the importance of ID pharmacists and the contributions they make to patient care. This year’s ID Pharmacists Day is extra special as we also celebrate 35 years of SIDP! This year’s theme, “Beyond the Rx: ID Pharmacists as Educators and Advocates,” highlights […]
Elevate Your Infection Preventionist (IP) Career with a Unique Mentorship Opportunity! Applications for Cycle 3 of the Infection Preventionist Mentorship Program, created by APIC Virginia and the Virginia Department of Health, are now open! Apply by May 24th to join the new group that will start on June 1. This free six-month program pairs IPs for shared learning and professional growth. […]
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 […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is responding to an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low, but as with other high-consequence infectious diseases, clinicians are often the first to diagnose an outbreak. During this […]
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 […]
National Nursing Assistant Week 2026 is celebrated from June 11 - 17th, honoring the dedication and contributions of certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The official theme for this year is "We're Unbelievable", highlighting the extraordinary work CNAs do every day in caring for elders and people with disabilities. Thank you to the nearly 1 million CNAs […]
Every patient transfer includes dozens of critical safety details into a single handoff moment. Among the most consequential: a patient's infection status — including pending laboratory results, known colonization or active infection with a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO), and the transmission-based precautions currently in place. If these details are not shared this can lead to potential […]
HRM Week recognizes and celebrates health care risk professionals who play a pivotal role in ensuring safe and trusted patient care and safeguarding the well-being of staff. Each year ASHRM offers special educational events, resources and activities designed to shine a light on different risk management areas and honor the impact our members make within […]
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 […]
