Healthcare Leader: Spotlight on Influenza and C. Diff

November 22, 2023

Tips for Staying Healthy for the Holidays

A virus or other illness is the holiday gift that nobody wants to get - or give. To help individuals stay healthy this holiday season, CDC suggests being up to date on recommended vaccines, and following infection control practices like hand hygiene, masking, and staying home if ill. Visit CDC’s Take Steps to Help You Stay Healthy During the Holidays. CDC also provides a weekly update on the respiratory illness season. Lastly, for adults, getting vaccinated is a lifelong, life-protecting activity. Immunize.org has a newly revised website that offers resources for both consumers and healthcare professionals to help address vaccination barriers.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations, ED Visits and Deaths Increase

The greatest number of COVID-19 cases continue to be seen in adults 75 years and older.

Long-term care facilities are seeing an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases, reporting 9.2/1000 cases for the week ending October 28.

Vaccination remains a vital tool to protect public health. One dose of the updated 2023-2024 Moderna, Pfizer, or Novavax vaccine is required for individuals to be considered up to date.

You can make a difference. Help keep your community safe and healthy. Remember to WAVE - ask "What About Vaccines?" at Every Encounter.

Who is Up-To-Date on COVID-19 Vaccines?

View the CDC map of COVID-19 up-to-date vaccinations and trend by age, sex and state.

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Upcoming Education

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Date/Time/Registration Link

Leaders Forum: Partnership for Community Health (PCH): Enabling Safe Discharges – Securing Beds and Transportation

Engage in peer-to-peer sharing and problem solving together while taking a data-driven approach to critical quality opportunities.

November 28

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CE Activity

IPRO ECHO

When the Pain Won't Stop: Whole Person Care Addressing Chronic Pain

Session 3: Intervention Procedures vs. Restorative Therapies & Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Treatment

November 29

12- 1 pm

New Day Nursing Home Education Summit

A full day of 30 minute sessions addressing your most pressing challenges

November 30

9 am - 3 pm EST

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