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09Jan 2025 by Chelsea Song No Comments

KyIP 2024 Year in Review

As 2024 comes to a close, we at Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center wanted to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and express our gratitude for your dedication and commitment to continuous learning. This year has been one of transformation, growth, and resilience in healthcare and we are honored to have been part of your educational journey. Over the past year, our team came together to strengthen infection prevention and control. Check out some of the highlights from 2024! 10 Newsletters (News and Articles - Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center) RSV Holiday Travel and Health Pertussis Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Back-To-School Health Tips Summer Skin Infections HPV IP Steps for a Safe Summer Measles Spring Illnesses 3 IP Educational Series (Preventative Measures Series - Kentucky Infection…

09Jan 2025 by Chelsea Song No Comments

Let your Voice be Heard! Take the 2025 Learning Needs Assessment

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As we kick off 2025, the Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center remains dedicated to providing impactful and practical training tailored to your needs. To achieve this, we need your input! We invite you to participate in our 2025 Learning Needs Assessment. This quick survey is your chance to tell us what topics and skills you want to see covered in our future trainings. Your feedback directly shapes the programs we create and ensures we’re meeting your needs. In 2024, the responses we received guided us in developing some of our most impactful trainings, including focused sessions on foodborne illnesses. wound care, and many more through CE development and educational webinars. We also continued programs, like our Infection Prevention Boot Camp, which covered critical topics like compliance, diagnostic stewardship, and enhanced…

13Dec 2024 by Chelsea Song

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

09Dec 2024 by Chelsea Song

HIV Insights: A Three Part Educational Series

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Join KyIP and Dr. Anupama Raghuram, MD for a comprehensive virtual event designed to enhance your knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment, and management. This three-day series, led by Dr. Anu Raghuram, will provide evidence-based insights into the complexities of HIV, offering actionable strategies for healthcare professionals to improve outcomes and mitigate risks. This series is presented by the Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center and is open to all healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of HIV and its implications on public health. While this event is free, registration is required. Join us every Thursday in February 2025 February 13th, 2025 February 20th, 2025 February 27th, 2025 Day 1: HIV Transmission, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis Date: February 13 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST Session Objectives: a) Discuss epidemiology and…

03Dec 2024 by Chelsea Song

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

03Dec 2024 by Chelsea Song

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…

22Nov 2024 by Chelsea Song

Grand Rounds: Outbreaks: what is happening around the globe?

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18Nov 2024 by Chelsea Song

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.

18Nov 2024 by Chelsea Song

Grand Rounds: Automation in Microbiology

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05Nov 2024 by Chelsea Song

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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