The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) is offering scholarships to complete the new Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program (a $600 value) free of charge! To expand an interdisciplinary approach to antimicrobial stewardship, SIDP is seeking allied health professionals who are interested in enrolling in the program. Jess Danko, MS, RRT, LTC-CIP, program director at theContinueContinue reading “Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program 2024 Scholarships for Allied Health Professionals”
Category Archives: Infection Prevention
Board of Dentistry Approves Project Firstline Infection Prevention Training
South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) infection prevention training has been approved by the South Dakota Board of Dentistry for continuing education credit (CEC) for dental hygienist licensing. Using the free online trainings, dental hygienists can stay up to date on infection control practices and reduce the risk of infection for themselves and their patients. ContinueContinue reading “Board of Dentistry Approves Project Firstline Infection Prevention Training”
MED Feature: Brookings Health System Recognizes Impact of Environmental Services Team for Infection Prevention
Brookings Health System (BHS) recognizes the value and positive impact of the environmental service (EVS) employees for reducing the risk of infection. Health care facilities across the state joined BHS and the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) in recognizing EVS teams during Cleaning Week, which was held March 24-30, 2024. Education and trainingContinueContinue reading “MED Feature: Brookings Health System Recognizes Impact of Environmental Services Team for Infection Prevention”
April 16: Final Project Firstline Train the Trainer Session
Content experts will continue to share best practices and resources to improve infection prevention and control in the final session of the Project Firstline Train the Trainer series on April 16, 2024. The series is a collaborative effort with Compass, KFMC Health Improvement Partners (KFMC), and South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL). Project Firstline TrainContinueContinue reading “April 16: Final Project Firstline Train the Trainer Session”
High Alert Measles Warning for Clinicians
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”
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”
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 Article Highlights Danko as APIC Chapter Co-Author
The Midwest Medical Edition (MED) connects health care professionals and distributes medical community news and information within a tri-state area. As an active contributor and partner of MED, the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) news page provides quick and easy access to current project updates and success stories. Read the full story. Danko Co-Authors Respiratory Care ServicesContinueContinue reading “MED Article Highlights Danko as APIC Chapter Co-Author”