22Jul 2024 by Chelsea Song No Comments

2023 Boot Camp Speakers

Boot Camp
2023 Infection Prevention Boot Camp Speaker Lineup KyIP Training Center is thrilled to kickstart this intensive learning journey with an impressive lineup of speakers who are experts in the field of infection prevention and control. Speakers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Norton Healthcare, Community Health Associates, and experts in leadership and change will join KyIP Training Center faculty onsite. Read presenter biographies below. Registration for 2023 IP Boot Camp has been closed. Check back in the coming weeks to learn more about future events!  Dr. Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC Dr. Julia Frith is Manager of Program Development and Research at Norton Healthcare. Dr. Frith has been with Norton Healthcare since 2004. She started her nursing career in the pediatric intensive…
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22Jul 2024 by Chelsea Song No Comments

2023 Boot Camp Agenda

Boot Camp
2023 IP Boot Camp Agenda 16 October 2023 In-Person Only17 October 2023 In-Person Only2 November 2023 Virtual OnlyRegistration for the 2023 IP Boot Camp has closed.  2023 IP Boot Camp is offered at no cost to participants. Lunch will be provided to participants at no cost. No fee for parking either! Join us for the in-person sessions at the Louisville - Marriott East. Click here to read bios from the IP Boot Camp speaker lineup 16 October 2023 Registration Opens 8:00 am Stop by the registration table to ensure you have collected your badge and simulation ID number.  8:30 am - 8:45 am Welcome Join Dr. Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC as she welcomes participants to the 2023 IP Boot Camp day one session.  8:45 am - 9:30 am Understanding Infectious…
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22Jul 2024 by Chelsea Song

2024 Boot Camp Recorded Sessions

Boot Camp
2024 Boot Camp Virtual Sessions View virtual sessions, read questions asked by the audience and answers from presenters, and view material distributed during the 2024 Infection Prevention Boot Camp virtual day. Want more from KyIP Training Center? Click the button to learn about upcoming events.  Click here for upcoming events Video Library Session One: Hand Hygiene Join Centers for Disease Control (CDC) expert, Dr. Janet Glowicz, PhD, MPH, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP for discussion on why hand hygiene is so important, proper techniques, when to perform, and how to care for your hands as a healthcare professional. Dr. Glowicz spends time with attendees to answer questions regarding hand hygiene protocols and addresses new CDC standards.https://youtu.be/TgCtZGwXHSU Session Two: Outbreak Management Join Dr. Chad Eldridge, DNP, RN, CIC from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH)…
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11Jul 2024 by Chelsea Song
Measles Awareness

Measles Awareness

Vlog
Please join Vanessa Fisk, BSN, RN, with the KyIP Training Center as she gives a brief overview of current measles status in the United States along with tips on preventing measles. Learn more about the Measles: https://kentuckyiptraining.com/?p=9643 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOTNWkCM9mY
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02Jul 2024 by Chelsea Song No Comments
Summer Skin Infections

Summer Skin Infections

Latest Articles from KyIP
Summer is here, bringing along hot temperatures. Enjoying activities like hiking, swimming, and basking in the sun is a highlight of the season. However, spending time outdoors also increases the risk of sunburn, insect bites, and contact with poisonous plants. Implementing preventative measures is crucial to fully enjoy these activities without unwanted consequences. Everyone over the age of 6 months should wear sunscreen when in the sun. People can also wear clothing that covers the skin, hats, and can utilize shady areas. Sunburns are uncomfortable, but are also a major cause of skin cancer, which affects nearly a quarter of all adults. The American Academy of Dermatology offers recommendations to help prevent common summer skin problems, including sunburn. These guidelines, found in "12 Summer Skin Problems You Can Prevent" (aad.org),…
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06Jun 2024 by Chelsea Song
School-Aged Vaccination Webinar (Recorded Session: Part Two)

School-Aged Vaccination Webinar (Recorded Session: Part Two)

Webinar Series
Join KyIP Training Center and the Kentucky Department for Public Health for a complimentary, two-part series addressing early childhood and school-age vaccination. Explore the importance, origins, potential risks, and tactical deployment of vaccination strategies. Learn about the pivotal role vaccination plays in protecting the health and welfare of individuals, healthcare workers, and the broader community. Gain a deeper understanding of how efficient vaccination practices form the foundation of a secure and hygienic healthcare setting.  https://youtu.be/OWZNwYmPaEI Earn free continuing education credits for watching this session. School-Aged Vaccinations: Pediatric School Certificates and Immunization Review Process Continuing Education Credits Nurses American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver…
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31May 2024 by Chelsea Song No Comments
Simple Infection Prevention Steps for a Safe Summer

Simple Infection Prevention Steps for a Safe Summer

Latest Articles from KyIP, News Articles
With summer vacations in full swing, taking precautionary infection prevention measures will prevent derailment of the summer fun. Whether your vacation keeps you close to home or takes you to an international destination, hand hygiene remains the cornerstone of infection prevention. The following additional precautions can keep help keep you happy and healthy this summer! Preventing Foodborne Illnesses: Travelers’ diarrhea, generally contracted from contaminated food or water and transmitted via the fecal oral route, is the most common travel-related illness with estimates ranging from 30-70% of travelers impacted (CDC, 2023). Be sure to discuss travel plans ahead of time with your provider as they may want to provide oral rehydration salts or medications to have on hand in case they are needed. Certain measures can help reduce the risk, however…
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