{"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":"2026-06-10T09:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:07:20","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<\/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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Infection Prevention Educator Roadshow 2026<\/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<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Infection prevention education keeps healthcare staff on their toes. From emerging diseases to new multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) challenges and changing guidance, training needs can shift fast. The<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/education-training\/?utm_campaign=20260601_&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Infection Prevention Educator Roadshow<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0is here to help you stay ready with hands-on tools, fresh ideas, and practical strategies built for today\u2019s ever-changing healthcare environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">More About\u00a0the Roadshow<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leave with practical educator supplies, resources, and fresh ideas to strengthen your training toolkit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connect with fellow\u00a0infection preventionists, designated infection control officers, and health educators\u00a0from across Virginia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore real-world strategies that make infection prevention education more interactive, memorable, and effective\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gain confidence teaching in fast-changing healthcare environments where flexibility matters more than ever<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">For questions about this training resource, contact<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:hai@vdh.virginia.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>hai@vdh.virginia.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Target Audience:<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><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\/vipta\/resource-library-definitions\/?utm_campaign=20260601_&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foundational &amp; Intermediate IPC Education Level<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\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\/ready-set-educate-infection-prevention-educator-roadshow-2026\/?sow-5bdb5cc6493d=2\">2<\/a>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/featured_training\/ready-set-educate-infection-prevention-educator-roadshow-2026\/?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\/ready-set-educate-infection-prevention-educator-roadshow-2026\/?sow-5bdb5cc6493d=33\">33<\/a>\n<a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/featured_training\/ready-set-educate-infection-prevention-educator-roadshow-2026\/?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-c67d20f9f743-22445\"\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; 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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-22450\" ><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\/apic-new-toolkit-to-address-problematic-manufacturer-instructions-for-use-for-non-critical-devices-5-08-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">APIC: New Toolkit to Address Problematic Manufacturer Instructions for Use for Non\u2011Critical Devices (5\/08\/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\tAPIC\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\tQuality Improvement\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tRegulatory Compliance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">New Toolkit to Address Problematic Manufacturer Instructions for Use for Non\u2011Critical Devices: This toolkit provides practical strategies and resources to help healthcare professionals address problems with manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs) for non-critical medical devices. It supports infection preventionists in safely reprocessing devices when IFUs are unclear, incomplete, or difficult to follow.\u00a0 *Access this resource with a free APIC account.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22449\" ><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-measles-outbreak-in-buckingham-county-5-13-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH Clinician Letter: Measles Outbreak in Buckingham County (5\/13\/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\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\tOutbreak Investigation\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">Measles Outbreak in Buckingham County: Outlines key case details, emphasizes prompt public health notification, reminds healthcare workers to watch for measles symptoms to prevent spread, and encourages providers to promote MMR vaccination and check immunization status.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><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><\/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-c67d20f9f743-22445\"\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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Created to address the growing need for trained IPC professionals, the program offers aspiring\u00a0infection\u00a0preventionists and graduate students a structured, hands-on introduction to the field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 10-week program includes 20 hours per week of core IPC learning. Interns build\u00a0a strong foundation\u00a0while applying concepts in real clinical settings. Topics include hand hygiene, standard and transmission-based precautions, healthcare-associated infection prevention, surveillance and reporting, regulatory readiness, environment of care, disinfection and sterilization, surgical services, microbiology, outbreak response, exposure management, and specialty care settings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"gd_combo_table\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"govd_template_image\" src=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/VAVDHORCE\/2026\/05\/13761973\/june-cfp_original.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Savannah Butcher, IP, MPH\" width=\"179\" height=\"179\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"7\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The program\u2019s practical design is one of its greatest strengths. Rather than learning only from reading, interns round with teams, observe surveillance processes, review dashboards, participate in environment of care activities, shadow sterile processing and laboratory workflows, explore outbreak response tools, and prepare department presentations. They also gain access to facility tools, policies, checklists, and national resources that support continued development. The internship is led by IP\u00a0<strong>Savannah Butcher, MPH<\/strong>, who thoughtfully curates a meaningful learning experience. As she shares, \u201cthe most rewarding part of coordinating the internship program is mentoring students and helping them discover how impactful infection prevention is to patient safety and healthcare quality.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cheers to Carilion Clinic\u2019s IPC team for investing in future Infection Preventionists through a thoughtful model that combines mentorship, evidence-based practice, and real-world experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting Started Tips<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out the\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/apic.org\/academic-pathways-internship\/?utm_campaign=20260601_&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APIC Accelerated Internship Program Guide<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for a ready-made framework to get you started.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Choose a project for the intern to develop throughout the program.<\/li>\n<li>Create a clear weekly schedule built around key IPC topics.<\/li>\n<li>Match each topic with a hands-on clinical learning activity.<\/li>\n<li>Include shadowing opportunities across departments.<\/li>\n<li>Use facility policies, data, dashboards, and checklists as teaching resources.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate public health, regulatory, and outbreak response perspectives.<\/li>\n<li>Conclude with a project presentation to reinforce learning and recognize progress.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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\/carilion-clinics-internship-program-prepares-the-next-generation-of-infection-preventionists\/?sow-8dca470f194f=2\">2<\/a>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/cheerspeers\/carilion-clinics-internship-program-prepares-the-next-generation-of-infection-preventionists\/?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\/carilion-clinics-internship-program-prepares-the-next-generation-of-infection-preventionists\/?sow-8dca470f194f=31\">31<\/a>\n<a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/cheerspeers\/carilion-clinics-internship-program-prepares-the-next-generation-of-infection-preventionists\/?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-c67d20f9f743-22447\"\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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Training Library<\/h3>\n<p>Search the VIPTA library of curated infection prevention and control (IPC) education and training resources. The IPC Education &amp; Training Resource Library includes state and national resources related to healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance and\/or IPC. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/faq\/\">VIPTA FAQ page<\/a> to learn more about VIPTA library content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><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=\"navy-line\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-19058-11-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><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><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Connect With VIPTA<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-19058-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-22447\"\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\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749.png\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749.png 1596w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749-1024x862.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749-768x647.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749-1536x1293.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1596px) 100vw, 1596px\" title=\"Vitamin IPC_chosen-01 (1)\" alt=\"VIPTA Bulletin Title: Vitamin IPC with open pill spilling dots in a heart shape.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-19058-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><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 href=\"https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/signup\/38010\">Subscribe to VIPTA Bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-19058-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-22447\"\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_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848.png\" width=\"1715\" height=\"1630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848.png 1715w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848-1024x973.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848-768x730.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848-1536x1460.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1715px) 100vw, 1715px\" title=\"VIPTA_partner_chosen-01\" alt=\"VIPTA Partner Logo - 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