• September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM)

    The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), formerly OSAP, proudly prepares for the launch of Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM), beginning September 1. DICAM celebrates the ongoing commitment of oral healthcare […]

  • National Preparedness Month

    This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is Preparedness Starts at Home. National Preparedness Month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. […]

  • Sepsis Awareness Month

    September is Sepsis Awareness Month! Sepsis, the body’s overwhelming and toxic response to infection, kills over 350,000adults in the U.S. every year. This September, remember: Infection Prevention is Sepsis Prevention™! […]

  • Cuppa Tea with an IP

    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 […]

  • Cuppa Tea with an IP

    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 […]

  • Global Handwashing Day

    #GlobalHandwashingDay is October 15! Handwashing with soap and water can help protect you, your household, and your community from getting sick from germs. https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/

  • Cuppa Tea with an IP

    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 […]

  • National Healthcare Quality Week

    Healthcare Quality Week (HQW), brought to you by National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), is a dedicated time to celebrate the discipline and raise awareness of the positive impact those […]

  • International Infection Prevention Week

    International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of infection prevention. Each year, IIPW celebrates the impact of IPs and reinforces […]

  • National Health Education Week

    Since 1995, SOPHE has led the National Health Education Week (NHEW) celebration during the third week of October. NHEW activities increase awareness of major public health issues and promote a […]

  • Cuppa Tea with an IP

    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 […]