The new Respiratory Season officially starts October 5, 2026! Our influenza sentinel program is re-branding. Introducing Respiratory Sentinel Surveillance! In addition to flu surveillance, we are revitalizing our COVID-19 surveillance program. Positive COVID-19 samples can be submitted to DCLS in a de-identified manner similar to flu sentinels. Join our webinar for more information. Help us […]
Join the AMR Strategic Coalition (ASC) supported by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) for a 90-minute public webinar exploring the role of diagnostics at the intersection of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biotechnology innovation, and biosecurity preparedness. Experts will discuss recent US policy developments, including the Stop Superbugs Act and the PASTEUR Act, […]
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 second webinar, Best Practices for Interpretation and Reporting.
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 […]
Each year on October 15, CDC works with global partners and colleagues to highlight Global Handwashing Day and raise awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap and water.
The Virginia chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC Virginia) is hosting its 51st annual educational conference October 15-16 at The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg. This year’s theme, Moving Mountains: Influencing the Future of Infection Prevention, will bring together professionals from healthcare and public health to learn, share experiences, and […]
International Infection Prevention Week honors the dedicated professionals who protect patients, staff, and communities from healthcare-associated infections. This year, we celebrate the journey — from the plague doctors of the 1600s to the infection preventionists of tomorrow. Past. Present. Protected. Three words that honor the history, the progress, and the promise of infection prevention.
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 […]
2026 is the 11th year that One Health Day has provided an opportunity for organizations, groups and individuals around the world to hold hundreds of events raising awareness about One Health* and the complex challenges it addresses at the interface of animals, environment, humans and plants.
