Speakers: John Delano, MPH, CIC, LSSGB, FAPIC and Sara Townsend MS-HQS, CIC, FAPIC Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging across healthcare settings, but for many infection preventionists (IPs), it can be difficult to separate meaningful application from industry hype. As AI tools continue moving into day-to-day healthcare operations, IPs need practical guidance to better understand […]
Please join the Virginia Department of Health's Vaccine-Preventable Disease and Healthcare-Associated Infections & Antimicrobial Resistance teams for a free webinar on July 15, 2026 from 12-1 PM to review the latest information on and practical approaches to measles preparedness and response. This session will review: The current epidemiology of measles in Virginia How to verify staff and facility readiness (e.g., […]
The Infection Prevention Educator Roadshow is back with five in-person sessions across Virginia this summer! Hosted by the VDH HAI/AR Program, this no cost one-day event offers hands-on training and practical teaching strategies for those who train healthcare workers. Strengthen Your Educator Toolkit: Built for IPs, DICOs, and health educators ready to grow their infection prevention teaching […]
The Infection Prevention Educator Roadshow is back with five in-person sessions across Virginia this summer! Hosted by the VDH HAI/AR Program, this no cost one-day event offers hands-on training and practical teaching strategies for those who train healthcare workers. Strengthen Your Educator Toolkit: Built for IPs, DICOs, and health educators ready to grow their infection prevention teaching […]
As healthcare facilities monitor developments related to the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, maintaining readiness for high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) remains essential. Join NETEC for a discussion on key preparedness considerations for healthcare facilities, including screening and Identify-Isolate-Inform (I-I-I) processes, personal protective equipment (PPE), laboratory readiness, emergency […]
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 first webinar, Importance of Identification for Diagnosis and Treatment.
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 […]
Please join the VDH HAI/AR Program for a statewide webinar providing an in‑depth overview of Virginia’s most recent Candida auris data and newly updated prevention resources. This session is designed for professionals responsible for infection prevention and control within healthcare facilities and public health. Participants will receive evidence‑based insights, learn from established best practices, and obtain […]
September 13-19, 2026 | #EVSWeek Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated EVS personnel that ensure healthcare facilities across the country are clean, safe places for patients, their families and other staff members. With all the challenges and changes the last few years have brought, these staff members have remained […]
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