- State, local, and jurisdictional health department officials are instructed to promptly investigate suspected cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus infection and to notify the CDC within 24 hours of identifying such cases. Individuals exposed to HPAI A(H5N1) virus-infected birds, dairy cows, or other animals, including those using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), must be monitored for acute respiratory illness and conjunctivitis symptoms for 10 days following their last exposure.
Infection Prevention & Control Topic: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
APIC: Safe Injection, Infusion, Medication Vial, and Point-of-care Testing Practices in Health Care (5/12/2025)
Interim Guidance for Employers to Reduce Exposure to Novel Influenza A (Such as H5N1 Bird Flu) for People Working with or Exposed to Animals (11/12/2024)
Project Firstline Training Toolkit for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
3 – Intermediate
Activity Included
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
CDC
Cleaning and Disinfection
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
English
Facilitator Guide
Free
Infection Preventionists
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Physical Environment / Environment of Care (EOC)
Post-Training Support Materials
Print Resources
Slideshow
Spanish
Standard Precautions
Toolkit
Urinary Catheter
Webinar (Pre-recorded)
EMS Infectious Disease Playbook Version 2.0
2 – Foundational
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Emergency Preparedness & Operations
English
Free
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Post-Training Support Materials
Print Resources
Standard Precautions
Transmission-Based Precautions
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
C. difficile Module (part of SHEA Prevention CHKC)
2 – Foundational
ABIM-MOC
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Cleaning and Disinfection
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Clostridioides difficile
CME
CNE
English
Gastrointestinal Infections
Hand Hygiene
Infection Preventionists
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Paid
Pediatric / NICU
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
SHEA
Standard Precautions
Video
MRSA and MDROs Module (part of SHEA Prevention CHKC)
2 – Foundational
ABIM-MOC
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Cleaning and Disinfection
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
CME
CNE
English
Paid
Hand Hygiene
Infection Preventionists
Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO)
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
SHEA
Standard Precautions
Video
Contact Precautions Featuring Acinetobacter (video)
This 3:45 minute video is very engaging as it demonstrates the importance of compliance with Contact Precautions in preventing the spread of microorganisms by both direct and indirect contact. With an entertaining portrayal of Acinetobacter as though it were a human, the elements of contact precautions and the need to remind each other so that all workers comply with the elements are shown with clarity.
2 – Foundational
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Closed Captioning
English
Free
Hand Hygiene
Home Health
Hospice and Palliative Care
Infection Preventionists
Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO)
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Standard Precautions
Transmission-Based Precautions
VDH
Video
Hand Hygiene with Florence Nightingale (video)
This 4:43 minute video is very engaging as it demonstrates the importance of compliance with hand hygiene in preventing the spread of microorganisms. With an entertaining portrayal of Florence Nightengale, who appears to come alive from a painting, a scene of patient care is shown. Florence Nightengale instructs the workers about why hand hygiene is important and provides a helpful mnemonic to remember the 5 moments when hand hygiene is required.
2 – Foundational
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Adult Day Care
All settings
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Ambulatory Surgery
Any Practice Setting
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Behavioral Health Facilities
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Closed Captioning
Dental
Department of Health
Dialysis
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
English
Free
Hand Hygiene
Home Health
Hospice and Palliative Care
Infection Preventionists
Mobile Clinic
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Standard Precautions
VDH
Video
VDH Resource Guide for Developing a Respiratory Program
A how to guide and checklist for developing a Respiratory Protection Plan
3 – Intermediate
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Ambulatory Surgery
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Dental
Dialysis
Downloadable
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
English
Free
Home Health
Hospice and Palliative Care
Infection Preventionists
Mobile Clinic
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Print Resources
Regulatory Compliance
Standard Precautions
Transmission-Based Precautions
VDH