Upcoming Infection Prevention and Control & HAI-Related Events

HAI Focus strives to keep you informed of upcoming events about infection prevention and control and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This page is frequently updated to reflect teleseminars and webinars offered by HAI Focus, as well as events hosted by others.

LIVE EVENTS

March 2011

March 20, 2012. (South Dakota). NHSN: The Basics & Updates. Provided by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Disease Prevention. 8:00 – 5:00 CST, Chamberlain, Cedar Shores resort, Oacoma, SD. (free).
March 20, 2012. Health Care Workshop. The Missouri League for Nursing sponsors an educational workshop for health care professionals titled “Infection Control Practices: Nuggets of Knowledge From the Bug (Banish Ugly Germs) Patrol” from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 20 at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services on the Cardinal Carberry Campus, Mother of Perpetual Help Building, Lally Room, 7601 Watson Road. The fee is $125 for league members or $160 for nonmembers, plus $15 for on-site registration. Register online at www.mlnmonursing.org or call 573-635-5355.
March 20, 2012. Lake Regional Health System will host “How to Care for Loved Ones at Home.” 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lake Regional Health System. Infection control will be covered along with other topics. Registration is required by Tuesday, March 13. Visit lakeregional.com/events to register, or call 573-348-8222 for more information.
March 22, 2012. (Webinar). International Executive Housekeepers Association free webinar from CMM on Infection Control. 2:00 pm (Eastern).
March 22, 2012. (Webinar). Clostridium difficile Colitis: Prevention and Managementt. By Leah Frederick, Owner Infection Prevention Consultants, LLC. Provided by AHC Media.
March 27, 2012. (Webinar). Ask the Experts: Sharing Best Practices to Improve CLABSI Prevention. Provided by TargetBSI.com. Offered on Marcy 27th and 29th).
March 28, 2012. CDC NHSN Webinar Series: Part 2. Provided by NRAA. Will explain the NHSN Dialysis Event data collection and reporting requirements. (Free ).
March 28, 2012. (Webinar). USP 797: The Infection Preventionist and Pharmacist as Partners in Medication Safety. Provided by Pharmacy OneSource. 2:00 -3:00 pm EDT. (Free).
March 29, 2012. (Webinar). Ask the Experts: Sharing Best Practices to Improve CLABSI Prevention. Provided by TargetBSI.com. Offered on Marcy 27th and 29th).

April 2012

April 11, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: C. diff Prevention & Reporting. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).
April 13-16, 2012. (Florida). Society for Healthcare epidemiology of America (SHEA), Spring 2012 Conference: Advancing Healthcare Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Jacksonville, Florida.
April 23, 2012. Deadline for presenter registrations for those who have received presentation proposal approvals by APIC for the 2012 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
April 25-26, 2012. (Virginia). Basic Designated Infection Control Officer. Provided by Roanoke Valley Regional Training Center. Sponsored by the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department. Aim is to assist Fire/EMS and law enforcement agencies in meeting responsibilities for infection control under OSHA, CDC guidelines, NFPA 1581 bloodborne pathogens standard and the Ryan White law.
April 28, 2012. (New York). Infection Control and OHSA Compliance. Dental conference.

May 2012

May 9, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: Antimicrobial Stewardship. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).
May 22-23, 2012. (California). Basics of Infection Prevention 2-Day Mini-Course. Provided by the California Department of Public Health, Center for Healthcare Quality, HAI Liaison Program. This course will also be offered in August and November, 2012.

June 2012

June 4-6, 2012. APIC 2012 Annual Conference. Infection Prevention: Improving Outcomes, Saving Lives.

June 4, 2012. (Toronto, Canada). Conference on the Epidemic of Medical Errors & Hospital Acquired Infections in the US and Canada: The Systemic Causes. Sponsored by the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions. Live event on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Isable Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West in Toronto.
June 13, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: Hand Hygiene. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).

July 2012

July 11, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: Summer Bugs. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).
July 30 – August 10, 2012. (Massachusetts). Building Design and Engineering Approaches to Airborne Infection Control. Harvard School of Public Health, Center for Continuing Professional Education.

August 2012

August 8, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: Central Line Infections. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).
August 29-30, 2012. (California). Basics of Infection Prevention 2-Day Mini-Course. Provided by the California Department of Public Health, Center for Healthcare Quality, HAI Liaison Program. This course will also be offered in November 2012.

September 2012

September 12, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: Influenza Update. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).

October 2012

October 10, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: I-APIC Annual Conference. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).

November 2012

November 14, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: MRSA Bacteremia. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).
November 28-29, 2012. (California). Basics of Infection Prevention 2-Day Mini-Course. Provided by the California Department of Public Health, Center for Healthcare Quality, HAI Liaison Program.

December 2012

December 12, 2012. (Webinar). I-APIC HAI Prevention Learning Network Webinar: TBD. Offered by the Intermountain Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (I-APIC), in coordination with Qualis Health. Enhanced learning forum for priority HAI prevention topics. (free).

PRE-RECORDED ONLINE WEBINARS AND COURSES

Acinetobacter Baumannii

Acinetobacter Baumannii. Winning the Battle Against Antibiotics. Provided by Nurse.com. ($10.00).

Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic Resistance. The Emergence of ‘Super Bugs’. Provided by Nurse.com. ($10.00).
Winning the War Against Antibiotic Resistance Infections. Provided by Nurse.com. ($10.00).

BioFilms

Biofilms in Medicine. Patients Threatened by Highly Organized Militant Pathogens. Offered by ICT, Infection Control Today. Speaker: Dr. Wava Truscott.

CDC Guidelines

Minimum Expectations for Safe Care Across the Continuum: New CDC Guide for Infection Prevention. Provided by Premier Advisor Live.

CLABSI

Pharmacy OneSource. On-Demand Webinar: CLABSI Prevention Strategies for the Pediatric Patient.
Getting CUSP to Stick: Perspectives from the Front Lines. Provided by the Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) of California, Inc., the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for California.
CLABSI Reporting Through NHSN–Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices. Provided by the Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) of California, Inc., the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for California.CMS Reporting Requirements

UPDATE: Using CDC’s NHSN to meet new CMS reporting requirements, Part II. Pre-recorded webinar presentation provided by Premier, Inc. in collaboration with SHEA. (free).

Clostridium Difficile

C. Difficile Threatens Hospitalized Patients. By Nurse.com. ($10.00).

Dentistry

OSAP.org. From Policy to Practice: OSAP’s Interactive Guide to the CDC Guidelines. Complimentary interactive educational program.
Infection Control. Hosted by the American Dental Institute (ADI). Online Course.

Infection Control and Prevention

Infection Control for Healthcare Professionals (not for New York). Provided by Nurse.com. ($20.00).

Long-Term Care

Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care. Course provided by Pedagogy. ($25.00; 2.5 contact hours).

Medicaid, Rules Pertaining to Healthcare-Acquired Conditions

Medicaid Final Rule for HACs. Provided by HCPro. ($259.00 for CD-Rom or Audio on-demand).

Medicare, Inpatient Prospective Payment Rule (IPPS)

Review of FY 2012 final Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment Rule (IPPS). Provided by Premier Advisory Live.
Premier’s comments on FY 2012 Proposed Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment Rule (IPPS). Provided by Premier Advisory Live.

MRSA

HSAG Combined SCIP/MRSA Learning Session. Provided by the Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) of California, Inc., the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for California.

National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)

NHSN Training Series. Getting to Know NHSN–Don’t Let it Bug You. Provided by the Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) of California, Inc., the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for California.
CDC NHSN Webinar Series: Part 1. Provided by NRAA. Five step process for NHSN enrollment. (PDF presentation).
Best Practices in Applying Standardized Definitions for NHSN Reporting. Pre-recorded webinar presentation provided by Pharmacy OneSource. Original recording date: January 11, 2012. (free).

Partnership for Patients

“Partnership for Patients: Better care, Lower Costs” – Goals and Funding Overview of New HHS Initiative. Pre-recorded webinar presentation Provided by Premier, Inc. (free).

Risk Assessment

Infection Control Risk Assessment. Pre-recorded webinar presentation provided by Pharmacy OneSource. Original recording date: March 14, 2012. (free).

Safe Injection Practices

Institute for Safe Medication Practices. ISMP “Safe Injection Practices: A Call to Action” Webinar. CE Test for Pharmacists.

State Laws

Public Health Law Webinar Series. State Public Reporting Laws of Healthcare-Associated Infections. Presentations by Julie Reagan, PhD, JD, MPH of HAI Focus and Rick Hogan, JD, MPH, General Counsel of the Arkansas Department of Health. (free).

Surgical Site Infections

Surgical Site Infection Reporting Through NHSN: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices. Provided by the Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) of California, Inc., the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for California.

Surveillance Systems

Making the Business Case for Automated Safety Surveillance: Infection Prevention in Real Time. Pre-recorded webinar presentation provided by Premier, Inc. (free).

Surveys

CMS Infection Control Surveys — What Are They Finding? Featuring Sue Dill Calloway, nurse attorney and medical-legal consultant. Provided by AHC Media. ($350.00).

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci: The Battle Goes On. Provided by Nurse.com. ($10.00).

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