18Sep 2023 by Chelsea Song
CDC Recommends an Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Everyone Ages 6 Months and Older

CDC Recommends an Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Everyone Ages 6 Months and Older

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The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted in favor of recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccine. This updated vaccine will boost waning immunity and cover the Omnicron variant, including the XBB lineage that is currently circulating. The vaccine, available via Pfizer and Moderna are now available. To locate a convenient vaccination site near you, visit vaccine.gov or talk to your health care provider.  The US is currently seeing an uptick in the number of COVID cases, and cases in Kentucky have tripled over the past month. Currently, about 2.5% of all ER visits in Kentucky are due to COVID-19. The updated COVID-19 vaccine will help prevent severe illness, hospitalizations, and the extended illness known as long COVID. The updated COVID-19 vaccine can be obtained at the same time as…
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07Sep 2023 by Chelsea Song

Meet KyIP Training Center Staff: Tatjana Boston

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Meet KyIP Training Center's Program Coordinator, Tatjana Boston! Meet Tatjana Boston! She is a dedicated professional who serves as a Program Coordinator at the Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training Center. Tatjana is an integral part in orchestrating and facilitating education initiatives, workshops, and resources aimed at training healthcare professionals in effective measures to prevent and control infections. With a solid 12-year background in the healthcare sector, Tatjana is passionate in creating a safer healthcare environment. Armed with a degree from the University of Louisville, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role.
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07Sep 2023 by Chelsea Song
Take the Learning Needs Assessment

Take the Learning Needs Assessment

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Calling all Healthcare Workers: Take the Infection Prevention Learning Needs Assessment and let your voice be heard! KyIP Training Center is asking for your help in collecting information about the knowledge and educational needs regarding basic infection prevention.  The COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to the gaps between infection control knowledge and practice within healthcare settings. This survey will help KyIP Training Center identify those gaps that occur in training or education. As an individual working in healthcare in the state of Kentucky, your insight is crucial. The results from the survey will provide insight into the educational needs of those working in healthcare regarding basic infection prevention. KyIP Training Center will use responses to guide future education and training plans so that we can continue to provide relevant and specific…
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