{"id":19058,"date":"2023-05-24T08:20:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T12:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/victa\/?page_id=19058"},"modified":"2026-04-28T09:40:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:40:43","slug":"vipta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Infection Prevention &amp; Control Training Alliance (VIPTA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-19058\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-19058-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"widget-m-b-2 panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-19058-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"widget-m-2 widget-p-2 panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-19058-0-0\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"into-to-page arrow-link so-rounded panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-19058-0-0-0\" 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xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">Through partnership, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">VIPTA<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">curates <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">IPC resources for Virginia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">\u2019s healthcare, congregate care, and public health settings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"btn-solid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/about\/\">More about VIPTA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&amp;nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" 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rel=\"bookmark\">Your Infection Prevention Training Toolbox is Ready to Go<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-entry-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-entry-content\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Need a quick win for your next training? These <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/ip-training-power-tools\/\">VDH Infection Prevention Power Tools<\/a><\/span><\/span> are ready when you are. Use them for education days, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-hand-hygiene-day\">World Hand Hygiene Day<\/a><\/span><\/span> (May 5th), or quick huddles, with practical, engaging activities you can grab and go to make infection prevention stick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Training Step-by-Step Guides: Ready-to-use guides that walk you through delivering engaging IP trainings from start to finish. Each includes clear instructions, materials, and tips so you can confidently lead activities like Caught Red-Handed, PPE Fashion Show, Glowing IP Education, and Creating an Educational Game.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-On Learning: Interactive activities designed to get staff thinking, talking, and applying infection prevention in real time. Use tools like Rank the Risk, IP Sketch Pad, and puzzles to spark discussion, reinforce key concepts, and make learning stick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to use it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kick off World Hand Hygiene Day: Run <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2025\/06\/Caught-Red-Handed_Infection-Prevention-Power-Tools.pdf\">Caught Red-Handed<\/a><\/span><\/span> during shift change to quickly show missed spots and reinforce good hand hygiene technique.<\/li>\n<li>Annual education days: Use <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2025\/06\/PPE-Fashion-Show_Infection-Prevention-Power-Tools.pdf\">PPE Fashion Show<\/a><\/span><\/span> to train a large group in a fun engaging way while using a limited number of PPE supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Downtime: Set up <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/ip-training-power-tools\/\">puzzles and coloring pages<\/a><\/span><\/span> as a low-pressure way to reinforce key concepts like isolation precautions or transmission routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Target Audience:<\/strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/resource-library-definitions\/\">Essential IPC Education Level<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sow-post-navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pagination<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-nav-links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/featured_training\/your-infection-prevention-training-toolbox-is-ready-to-go\/?sow-5bdb5cc6493d=2\">2<\/a>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/featured_training\/your-infection-prevention-training-toolbox-is-ready-to-go\/?sow-5bdb5cc6493d=3\">3<\/a>\n<span class=\"page-numbers dots\">&hellip;<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/featured_training\/your-infection-prevention-training-toolbox-is-ready-to-go\/?sow-5bdb5cc6493d=32\">32<\/a>\n<a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/featured_training\/your-infection-prevention-training-toolbox-is-ready-to-go\/?sow-5bdb5cc6493d=2\">&rarr;<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr id=\"orange-line\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-22366\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550.png\" width=\"1395\" height=\"1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550.png 1395w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-850x1024.png 850w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-768x925.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-1275x1536.png 1275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1395px) 100vw, 1395px\" title=\"Guidance &amp; Regulation Updates\" alt=\"Book Icon for VIPTA Guidance and Regulation Logo\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-19058-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"list-blue list list-star panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-19058-6-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/\">View All Guidance &amp; Regulation Updates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-19058-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Guidance &amp; Regulation Updates<\/h3>\n<p>VIPTA members track guidance and regulation resources to share source documents that guide infection prevention and control practices for public health staff and clinical and non-clinical healthcare personnel.<\/p>\n<p>The date of the regulation or guidance update is included in each post.\u00a0 Please check linked content to be sure it is the most up to date and recommended practice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-layout-container\" style=\"--cl-layout-padding:0px;--cl-layout-margin:0px;\"><div  class=\"cl-layout cl-layout--grid cl-layout--id-19911 cl-layout--masonry  cl-layout--col-l-1 cl-layout--col-m-1 cl-layout--col-s-2 cl-layout--col-xs-1\"  style=\"--cl-layout-gap-c: 0px;--cl-layout-gap-r: 0px;\n\t\t\" ><div class=\"cl-layout__masonry-content\"><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22365\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21450 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1007 \"><h6 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/cdc-core-elements-of-hospital-diagnostic-excellence-dxex-february-4-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">CDC: Core Elements of Hospital Diagnostic Excellence (DxEx) (February 4, 2026)<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAssisted Living Facility (ALF)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHospice and Palliative Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tNursing Home \/ Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">Core Elements of Hospital Diagnostic Excellence (DxEx) (February 4, 2026) The Diagnostic excellence (DxEx) provides guidance to implement actionable strategies within hospitals to enhance diagnostic accuracy through improved diagnostic reasoning, testing methodologies, and communication processes, ultimately elevating patient safety standards. It encourages the implementation of systematic approaches and evidence-based practices for improving diagnostic processes, ultimately aiming to reduce errors and increase patient safety across healthcare settings.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22364\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21450 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1007 \"><h6 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/cdc-clostridioides-difficile-infection-cdi-surveillance-march-19-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">CDC: Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Surveillance (March 19, 2026)<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSurveillance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Surveillance (March 19, 2026) The guidance on Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) emphasizes the importance of implementing prevention strategies, including appropriate antibiotic use, enhanced infection control practices, and patient education to reduce the incidence of C. diff infections in healthcare settings. It highlights the role of the Emerging Infections Program (EIP) in monitoring C. diff cases, promoting research on infection trends, and improving response efforts to effectively manage outbreaks and improve patient care.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22363\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21450 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1007 \"><h6 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/vdh-clinician-letter-updates-on-virginia-department-of-health-vaccine-recommendations-2-19-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH: Clinician Letter &#8211; Updates on Virginia Department of Health Vaccine Recommendations (2\/19\/2026)<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPediatric \/ NICU\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVaccination\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">Clinician Letter: Updates on Virginia Department of Health Vaccine Recommendations (2\/19\/2026) The clinician letter reports that Virginia recommends continued use of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 immunization schedule despite recent federal changes, emphasizing that current vaccine guidance should remain grounded in established scientific evidence and clinical best practices. The letter also states that there are no changes to Virginia school immunization requirements and urges clinicians to continue offering recommended vaccines and use clinical judgment in shared decision-making with patients and families.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22350\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21450 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1007 \"><h6 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/cdc-considerations-for-reducing-risk-water-in-healthcare-facilities-2-6-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">CDC: Considerations for Reducing Risk &#8211; Water in Healthcare Facilities (2\/6\/2026)<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWater Management\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Considerations for Reducing Risk: Water in Healthcare Facilities (February 6, 2026) CDC recommends establishing a water management program that identifies risk areas in a facility\u2019s water system and implements controls to prevent harmful pathogens like Legionella. The program should be routinely monitored, documented, and adjusted to ensure it remains effective and responsive to changing conditions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22328\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21450 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1007 \"><h6 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/ashrae-ventilation-of-healthcare-facilities-2-16-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">ASHRAE: Ventilation of Healthcare Facilities (2\/16\/2026)<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAir Quality\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVentilator\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)\u00a0 Ventilation of Healthcare Facilities\u00a0(02\/16\/2026)\u00a0\u00a0 The 2025 edition of ANSI\/ASHRAE\/ASHE Standard 170 outlines minimum ventilation requirements for health care facilities, emphasizing compliance and best practices for HVAC system design.\u00a0 Key updates include the option for natural ventilation, total outdoor air calculations for combined spaces, and clarified requirements for imaging and outpatient areas.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr id=\"medium-blue-line\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-22366\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225.png\" width=\"1785\" height=\"1910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225.png 1785w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225-957x1024.png 957w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225-768x822.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225-1435x1536.png 1435w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1785px) 100vw, 1785px\" title=\"Cheers for Peers\" alt=\"Cheers for Peers Icon - 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At the hospital\u2019s Quality Expo, she showcased not only her expertise, but also her creativity and commitment to making infection prevention meaningful for every staff member.<br \/>\nUsing the Expo\u2019s Pi Day theme, Patty transformed infection prevention core concepts and data into an interactive learning experience. Staff from nursing, administration, central office, IT, environmental services, and physicians visited Expo stations, collecting stickers that earned them pie and coffee.<br \/>\nPatty\u2019s display blended clear, relevant data with hands-on activities covering hand hygiene, N95 fit testing, isolation precautions, mask types, regulated medical waste disposal, and distinguishing urinary tract infections from asymptomatic bacteriuria. She incorporated puzzles, question cards, and other bite-sized learning tools that made complex topics approachable. The board was so effective that it\u2019s now being used for roving education throughout the hospital.<br \/>\nAttendees stayed engaged and asked thoughtful questions, proof that her approach resonated. Patty shared how much she enjoys her role and collaborating across departments, and with the support of her leadership, continues to grow professionally, recently earning her LTC-CIP certification!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tools and Tips to Get Started<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Patty\u2019s Go-To Resources<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/project-firstline\/index.html\">CDC Project Firstline<\/a><\/span><\/span> for foundational infection prevention materials<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/education-training\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">VDH Infection Prevention Roadshow<\/span><\/span><\/a> for creative engagement ideas (2026 registration now live!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apic.org\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">APIC<\/span><\/span><\/a> for printable <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/infectionpreventionandyou.org\/get-social\/online-resources\/\">puzzles<\/a><\/span><\/span> and educational tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Patty\u2019s Tips to Get Started<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a theme that\u2019s fun, timely, or relevant to your audience.<\/li>\n<li>Pair data with interaction &#8211; puzzles, quizzes, stickers, or small challenges keep people moving and learning.<\/li>\n<li>Use bite-sized education so staff can engage quickly without feeling overwhelmed.<\/li>\n<li>Invite multiple departments to create a sense of community and shared purpose.<\/li>\n<li>Repurpose your materials for ongoing education after the event.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sow-post-navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pagination<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-nav-links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/cheerspeers\/celebrating-patty-bracys-creative-leadership-in-infection-prevention-education\/?sow-8dca470f194f=2\">2<\/a>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/cheerspeers\/celebrating-patty-bracys-creative-leadership-in-infection-prevention-education\/?sow-8dca470f194f=3\">3<\/a>\n<span class=\"page-numbers dots\">&hellip;<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/cheerspeers\/celebrating-patty-bracys-creative-leadership-in-infection-prevention-education\/?sow-8dca470f194f=30\">30<\/a>\n<a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/cheerspeers\/celebrating-patty-bracys-creative-leadership-in-infection-prevention-education\/?sow-8dca470f194f=2\">&rarr;<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr id=\"yellow-line\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-22362\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-02-e1695416071419.png\" width=\"1445\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-02-e1695416071419.png 1445w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-02-e1695416071419-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-02-e1695416071419-1024x794.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-02-e1695416071419-768x595.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1445px) 100vw, 1445px\" title=\"IPC Education &amp; 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