CDC’s Project Firstline and American Medical Assocation (AMA) co-hosting Measles Update Webinar on March 28, 2024. Spring and summer are the seasons for travel, and clinicians should be on high alert for cases of measles. Rapid recognition of measles in healthcare is essential to prevent transmission. Join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)ContinueContinue reading “High Alert Measles Warning for Clinicians”
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March 19: Project Firstline Train the Trainer Series Part 3
The newly developed Train the Trainer series, in collaboration with Compass, KFMC Health Improvement Partners (KFMC), and South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL), is set to host its third training session on March 19, 2024. Session 3 will provide attendees with the knowledge and foundation to understand the pathways germs take to create and spreadContinueContinue reading “March 19: Project Firstline Train the Trainer Series Part 3 “
Cleaning Week Proclaimed for South Dakota for March 24-30, 2024
Every industry uses cleaning practices to protect South Dakotans from unwanted contact with germs. Governor Kristi Noem recognizes regular cleaning and disinfection as a health and safety investment and issued a proclamation marking the week of March 24, 2024, as Cleaning Week. “Cleaning and disinfection are an instrumental part of infection control processes at healthcareContinueContinue reading “Cleaning Week Proclaimed for South Dakota for March 24-30, 2024”
Breastfeeding is a Woman’s Superpower
Creating life is unique to women, and the ability to produce breastmilk is a superpower with many health benefits for baby and mother. Bright Start nurse home visitors support expectant and new mothers with understanding the value of breastfeeding. Carol Phillips, RN, Bright Start nurse home visitor for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical CareContinueContinue reading “Breastfeeding is a Woman’s Superpower”
March 13 PFL Office Hour: Diarrhea Micro-learn and Antibiotics
There can be many germs associated with an illness resulting in symptoms of diarrhea. Educating healthcare staff to recognize the appropriate process for preventing the spread of diarrhea becomes an important educational topic. The upcoming South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) Office Hour will review diarrhea and antibiotics. SD PFL Office Hour: Diarrhea Micro-learn andContinueContinue reading “March 13 PFL Office Hour: Diarrhea Micro-learn and Antibiotics”
SD Project Firstline Creates National Emergency Medical Services Curriculum
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of South Dakota have approved the emergency medical services (EMS) infection prevention and control curriculum developed by South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL). Individuals who complete the training available on the SD PFL’s website can receive continuing education credits to apply toward EMS certificationContinueContinue reading “SD Project Firstline Creates National Emergency Medical Services Curriculum “
MED Feature: Prairie Lakes Healthcare Systems takes Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recognizes infection prevention and control is an essential part of caring for and protecting their patients. Their proactive approach to infection prevention and control training includes taking advantage of the monthly office hours and valuable resources offered by South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL). “South Dakota Project Firstline training resources,ContinueContinue reading “MED Feature: Prairie Lakes Healthcare Systems takes Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention “
February 20: Project Firstline’s Train the Trainer Second Session
The newly developed Train the Trainer series, in collaboration with Compass, KFMC Health Improvement Partners (KFMC), and South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL), is set to host its second training session on February 20, 2024. Participants will learn that recognizing infection control risks in healthcare is the first line of defense against the spread ofContinueContinue reading “February 20: Project Firstline’s Train the Trainer Second Session”
Preserving the Pregnancy Glow by Reducing Prenatal Infection Risk
Love shines brighter in February, but nothing compares to the glowing face of an expectant or first-time mother. Protecting their baby is instinctive. Mothers naturally take precautions against respiratory infection during cold and flu season. The risk of prenatal infection is less obvious but equally dangerous. These infections can be transmitted from a mother toContinueContinue reading “Preserving the Pregnancy Glow by Reducing Prenatal Infection Risk “
February 14 PFL Office Hour: Draining Wounds Micro-learn
Draining wounds can be the source of infection spread and can contaminate surfaces that they meet. The upcoming South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) Office Hour will review draining wounds. SD PFL Office Hour: Draining Wounds Micro-learnWednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM Central Jess Danko, MSHA, RRT, LTC-CIP, program director for the South DakotaContinueContinue reading “February 14 PFL Office Hour: Draining Wounds Micro-learn”