13Dec 2024 by Chelsea Song No Comments
Grand Rounds: Methods of Airway Clearance

Grand Rounds: Methods of Airway Clearance

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Join Lindsay Olmstead, MHA, RRT-NPS, AE-C as she discusses the different Airway Clearance devices that are available for respiratory care. This program is presented by Norton Infectious Diseases Institute, Louisville, Kentucky, home to the Kentucky Antimicrobial Stewardship Innovation Consortium (KASIC) and the Kentucky Infection Prevention (KYIP) Training Center. For more information visit www.kymdro.org/kasic or www.KentuckyIPTraining.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cApZJSufDHM
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03Dec 2024 by Chelsea Song
First Clade 1 Mpox Virus Case in the United States

First Clade 1 Mpox Virus Case in the United States

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Join Kirsten Trudeau, MSN APRN with the KyIP Training Center as she talks about a HAN released by the CDC regarding the first case of Clade I Mpox virus here in the U.S. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/K5SZYzwVMJ4 https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00519.asp https://www.cdc.gov/mpox/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/mpox/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/mpox/hcp/vaccine-considerations/index.html
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03Dec 2024 by Chelsea Song
RSV Season: How to Protect Our Youngest Patients

RSV Season: How to Protect Our Youngest Patients

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Cold and flu season is here, and that means Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is too. Recent years have shown some variability in the RSV season, but it typically peaks in December through January. This may vary based on your geographic location. RSV is a common respiratory virus, similar in presentation, but more severe than other respiratory viruses. Babies are some of the most vulnerable of peoples, among others like young children and older adults to the threat of RSV. RSV can be particularly serious for babies and can escalate quickly. While there are hundreds of respiratory viruses, RSV is the leading cause of hospitalizations of infants in the United States. Approximately 58,000-80,000 children under age 5 are hospitalized every year due to RSV. Additionally it is estimated that almost all…
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18Nov 2024 by Chelsea Song
Do you still have questions about Water Management?

Do you still have questions about Water Management?

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Please join Nancy Johnson DrPH, MSPH, CIH, Environmental and Occupational Countermeasures Program Manager, with the Kentucky Department for Public Health, for KyIP Office Hours on December 10, 2024. Nancy and her team will be available to answer questions about water management plans presented during the recent Water Management Webinar series. Click to add Office Hours Disclaimer: The KDPH can only advise on technical issues related to water management in healthcare settings based on information provided by the CDC (US Centers for Disease Control), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers), AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association), and the CSTE (Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists). The KDPH will not be able to comment on internal policy issues or specific recommendations for consultants or products.
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05Nov 2024 by Chelsea Song
Holiday Travel and Health: The Importance of Patient Travel History for Disease Prevention

Holiday Travel and Health: The Importance of Patient Travel History for Disease Prevention

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Wow, the year has flown by, and the holidays are right around the corner! Many people take this time to travel both across the United States and internationally to connect with family and friends. However, it’s essential to be aware that communicable diseases not commonly found in Kentucky may be circulating in areas where travelers have been. This underscores the importance of conducting a thorough travel history for anyone seeking care. For instance, the Oropouche virus is present in Cuba, and there are reports of measles outbreaks in the United Kingdom. While some global outbreaks, like the Marburg outbreak in Rwanda, prompt airport screenings, this is not always the case. Gathering a complete travel history helps the care team understand the full context and tailor a plan that meets the…
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