01May 2025 by Chelsea Song

2025 IP Boot Camp

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2025 IP Boot Camp - Virtual Resources The 2025 IP Boot Camp Virtual Day hosted on April 30th has come to a close. Please find resources for the event below. Did you know KyIP Training Center has a mobile simulation unit? Let us come to you and provide hands-on learning experiences that are fun and free! Click here to send us an email.  Click here to view the e-book Videos and Presentations Join Sarah Moore, PharmD, BCIDP from Kentucky Antimicrobial Stewardship Program as she presents Understanding the Rise of the Resistance: Multidrug Resistant Organism.https://youtu.be/yXlihlVlKdYJoin Heather Napier, RN, MSN, CCRN, CPHQ, HACP, T-CHEST and Charles Stillings, EMHA, T-CHEST, T-CSCT from Baptist Health as they discuss the advantages of the Association of Health Care Environmental Program.https://youtu.be/TM7vVv2tJ3s Join Emily Anderson, BSN, RN, from the Kentucky…
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12Mar 2025 by Chelsea Song

Boot Camp Registration

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2025 IP Boot Camp - Registration Open! IP Boot Camp is Back!The highly anticipated 2025 KyIP IP Boot Camp is in the works, and we’re thrilled to start sharing details about this year’s event. Whether you’re a returning attendee or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you. This year’s Boot Camp will feature a mix of exciting new activities and beloved favorites, all designed to get your infection prevention gears turning! Join us on the following dates:Virtually: 30 April 2025 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST In-person: 6 May 2025 8:00 am - 3:30 pm EST at KCTC in Versailles, Kentucky In-person: 8 May 2025 8:00 am - 3:30 pm CT at Owensboro Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky  While this is a free event, registration is required.  Click here…
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10Mar 2024 by Chelsea Song
2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

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It's here!We are thrilled to announce the release of our 2023 Annual Report, providing an insightful overview of the remarkable progress and achievements over the past year.Highlights of the 2023 Annual Report:Empowering Lives Through Education: Explore the impact of our training programs on individuals and communities. Witness inspiring stories of personal and professional growth achieved through KyIP's commitment to quality education.Innovative Training Approaches: Delve into the innovative teaching methodologies and technologies. Discover how we are continuously adapting to the evolving educational landscape to provide a cutting-edge learning experience.Expansion and Training Developments: Learn about the expansion initiatives and program developments that have enhanced our capacity to serve more learners. Industry Partnerships and Collaborations: Explore our strategic collaborations with industry leaders and organizations. Understand how these partnerships have opened up new avenues for…
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30Oct 2023 by Chelsea Song

2023 Boot Camp Rewind

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2024 IP Boot Camp Rewind This three-day intensive training program was designed to equip those working in healthcare with the latest strategies and best practices in infection prevention. Over 400 members of the healthcare community joined KyIP Training Center for a transformative, hands-on experience, where experts in the field imparted their knowledge and skills, empowering the audience to safeguard themselves, their patients, and their community effectively.Audience members used this unique opportunity to elevate their skills and were at the forefront of maintaining a safer, healthier world.2023 Infection Prevention Boot Camp was a great success. Stay tuned for future training opportunities.   View our on-demand education opportunities Learn more about our IP Training Program https://dev-kyiptraining.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/copy_6E7F6739-6747-4BDC-AC06-48F3A3E8EF2E.mov IP Boot Camp 2023 Three Day Experience IP Boot Camp was a three day experience. There is…
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20Sep 2023 by Chelsea Song

Meet KyIP Training Center Staff: Vanessa Fisk

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Meet Vanessa Fisk, BSN, RN! She supports the KyIP Training Center through development of simulation training and innovative education strategies, as well as assisting with CME digital content creation. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and continues her lifelong learning journey as she is in the process of obtaining her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Nursing Informatics. With being in healthcare over 20 years and over 17 of those years being in nursing, her passion for safe patient care continues to fuel her motivation for continued research and education related to infection prevention and control practices.
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20Sep 2023 by Chelsea Song

Meet the KyIP Training Center Staff: Thomas Chandler

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Meet Thomas Chandler, MPH! He serves as a biostatistician for both the KyIP Training Center and the Norton Infectious Diseases Institute. He supports KyIP in all things related to data, from database design to analysis, with the overall goal of generating new knowledge that can improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. He graduated with his MPH in 2018 from the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences, where he concentrated in biostatistics and completed his practicum experience at the School of Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases.
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20Sep 2023 by Chelsea Song

Meet KyIP Training Center Staff: Julia Frith

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Meet Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC! Julia serves as the Lead for the Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training Center and is Manager of Program Development and Research for Norton Infectious Disease Institute. Julia has worked in Infection Prevention for the last fifteen years. During this time she has worked to implement evidence-based infection prevention strategies including the development of plans for new and emerging pathogens including Ebola and COVID-19. She received her Bachelors in Nursing from the University of Louisville, a Masters in Nursing Administration from Bellarmine University and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with an emphasis in executive leadership from the University of Kentucky. Julia has been certified in Infection Control through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology since 2011.
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20Sep 2023 by Chelsea Song

Meet KyIP Training Center Staff: Valenchia Brown

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Meet Valenchia Brown, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C! She takes the helm of education programs at the KyIP Training Center, fortifying infection prevention and control strategies for frontline healthcare professionals. Valenchia is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner renowned for her unwavering dedication to healthcare excellence and education. Having earned degrees from Nicholls State University, Bellarmine University, and the University of Louisville. Her impact transcends her clinical roles, embodying leadership as Director at Large for the Kentucky Nurses Association's Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center's Advisory Board, and Board member of the Bellarmine University Graduate Nursing Advisory Board. Her leadership resonates through her involvement in nursing education and advocacy for equitable healthcare. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she spearheaded comprehensive vaccination and testing efforts, shaping standardized protocols, and…
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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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