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Nomination Deadline is Today, February 28, for Long Term Care COVID-19 Immunization Champion Award | AL/ESF/SNF
The Department of Health's Long Term Care COVID-19 Immunization Champion Awards is due to close today, February 28, 2023. Get the details or nominate your facility today!
Virtual Fit Testing Continues | AL/ESF/SNF
The Department of Health (DOH) continues providing bi-weekly virtual fit test training sessions, as well as monthly Lunch and Learn meetings. Each Lunch and Learn consists of a 30-minute interactive session on topics about the respiratory protection program. Learn more on the DOH website. Of note, the need for initial and annual fit testing of staff will not expire with the sunsetting of the Public Health Emergency on May 11; every long term care facility must have an active respiratory protection program.
DOH Offers SNF Infection Preventionist Training Series | Free | SNF
Recruitment has started for an educational offering for those in the lead IPC roles at skilled nursing facilities. The goal is to provide education and resources to help LTC facilities train staff, manage compliance, and implement evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) programs. Registrants will receive:
- APIC membership for one year.
- Enrollment to APIC’s asynchronous online learning course Long-Term Care Infection Preventionist Essentials and a digital book Infection Prevention Guide to Long-Term Care.
- Access to the course for a full year and other resources provided on APIC's members website.
- Synchronous content mastery Zoom sessions with tools and resources to reinforce learning bi-weekly over four months, and more.
Learn more and register. Questions? Email Mary Whittington.
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