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 professionals to providing the safest dental visit for both patients and team members. The theme for 2025 is "Embracing a Culture of Safety: Empowering Patients […]
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. Getting yourself, your family and your home ready for emergencies like home fires, power outages and local floods means you’re more prepared for disasters like […]
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™! Through public education, you can raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis so people in your communities know when to seek emergency care. […]
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 […]
This year, record-breaking numbers of measles cases and outbreaks have been reported in the United States, despite measles being declared eliminated in 2000. During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss the current epidemiology of measles in the United States and address the most common questions from clinicians about preventing, identifying, and testing for measles. Presenters […]
Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated EVS personnel that ensure health care 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 resilient in their efforts […]
Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 15-19. Each day will highlight a different fungal disease topic. For #FungalWeek25, raise awareness to help protect people, plants, and animals from the growing impact of fungal diseases.
On September 16, 2025, from 11am – 12pm ET, join CDC as they share plans in advance of this year’s U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW), held annually during November 18-24. CDC’s theme for USAAW this year is, “Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance Takes All of Us,” and during the call, CDC will discuss key events, new resources, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]