21Mar 2025 by Chelsea Song No Comments
Boot Camp is Back!

Boot Camp is Back!

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The highly anticipated, annual KyIP IP Boot Camp is in the works! We are thrilled to start spilling the details on all the fun and learning planned for this year’s IP Boot Camp. If you have attended boot camp in the past, we welcome you back! If you are new here, we want to see you too! This year is filled with new and returning beloved activities to get your infection prevention gears turning! Due to the overwhelming positive feedback on the format of 2024 Boot Camp, we will again start with a didactic virtual day on April 30, 2025. This day will be filled with subject matter experts speaking on topics tailored to what you asked for! We built the agenda with your needs in mind based on our…
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12Mar 2025 by Chelsea Song No Comments
Grand Rounds: Chronic Wounds: The Silent Epidemic

Grand Rounds: Chronic Wounds: The Silent Epidemic

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Chronic wounds are a growing but often overlooked healthcare challenge. Join Missi Marguet, DNP, MBA, RN as she explores the role of biofilm, infectious diseases, and innovative wound care strategies in improving patient outcomes. This session will provide insightful, forward-thinking concepts to help healthcare professionals enhance their approach to wound management. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgq___0raD8
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04Mar 2025 by Chelsea Song No Comments
Just Like Packing for a Trip: Why Risk Assessments Matter in Infection Prevention

Just Like Packing for a Trip: Why Risk Assessments Matter in Infection Prevention

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With spring in full swing, many of us are planning trips to beautiful destinations. Whether you’re heading to the mountains, the beach, or simply enjoying a staycation, you likely conduct a mental risk assessment before you go. What’s the weather forecast—should you pack a sweatshirt? Do you plan to fly—do you need extra clothes in your carry-on? Are you taking your car- does your car need maintenance before a long drive? These small but important considerations help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. The same principle applies when conducting an annual risk assessment for your infection prevention program. What pathogens pose a threat in your facility? Are effective processes in place to prevent their spread? What infections are you monitoring? Do you have prevention bundles to help reduce rates? IF…
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06Feb 2025 by Chelsea Song No Comments
Respiratory Season and Antibiotics

Respiratory Season and Antibiotics

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Respiratory illness season is in full swing and many states are seeing high levels of influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. The graph below shows the rates of hospitalizations associated with viral respiratory illnesses in the United States. https://www.cdc.gov/resp-net/dashboard/index.html While antibiotics are not effective for treating viral illnesses, they are nonetheless still prescribed in many cases. The use of antibiotics and other infection-fighting medications when not indicated have increased the rate of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. In addition to the threat of antibiotic resistance, the use of antimicrobials increases costs and puts patients at risk of serious side effects. Antibiotics are used with the intention of killing a particular bacteria. The categories of prescribing include prophylactic, empiric, and therapeutic. Prophylactic antibiotics are used to prevent an infection. These are commonly used in patients who…
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09Jan 2025 by Chelsea Song No Comments
KyIP 2024 Year in Review

KyIP 2024 Year in Review

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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…
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