Building on the success of the Project Firstline infection prevention initiative, NJHA and its Health Research and Educational Trust has developed “I-PAC: Infection Prevention and Control for LTC” – a series of free webinars to help all levels of the long term care workforce – from clinicians to support staff – adopt a layered, multi-point approach to infection prevention.
Current I-PAC Offerings
Registration is free for I-PAC programs. Attendees will earn continuing education credits upon successful completion of each session. See the current webinar offerings, and use the link to register.
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| Thur., Jan. 12 (12 EDT) |
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection |
30 mins |
- Describe the difference between cleaning and disinfection
- Discuss why it is important to follow the label instructions for disinfectant product
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https://bit.ly/3GekAqt |
| Thur., Jan. 19 (12 EDT) |
What's New in Testing and Quarantine Guidance |
30 mins |
- Review updates to testing and quarantine guidance in long term care
- Discuss important infection prevention strategies currently recommended for COVID-19
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https://bit.ly/3jSZc2I |
| Thur., Feb. 2 (12 EDT) |
Bringing NHSN Reporting to Life, Part 1: C. diff Infections |
30 mins |
- Review C. diff infections in long term care, including prevention strategies
- Discuss NHSN data utilization and reporting to identify important trends
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https://bit.ly/3jN6AMW |
| Thur., Feb. 9 (12 EDT) |
Bringing NHSN Reporting to Life, Part 2: Multi-Drug Resistant Infections |
30 mins |
- Review MRSA infections in long term care, including prevention strategies
- Discuss NHSN data utilization and reporting to identify important trends
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https://bit.ly/3It0knM |
| Thur., Feb. 16 (12 EDT) |
Bringing NHSN Reporting to Life, Part 3: Review of Personal Protective Equipment |
30 mins |
- Review importance of PPE as a prevention strategy
- Review the different types of PPE and their specific use
- Discuss NHSN data utilization and reporting to identify important trends
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https://bit.ly/3ieBayx |
| Thur., Feb. 23 (12 EST) |
Bringing NHSN Reporting to Life, Part 4: UTIs |
30 mins |
- Review urinary tract infections (UTIs) infections in long term care, including prevention strategies
- Discuss NHSN data utilization and reporting to identify important trends
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https://bit.ly/3X3AQSa |
| Thur., March 9 (12 EST) |
Protect Yourself: Standard Precautions and Injection Safety |
30 mins |
- Review standard precautions, including injection safety
- Discuss the use of personal protective equipment
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https://bit.ly/3VQK3fj |
| Thur., March 23 (12 EST) |
Important Concepts in Infection Prevention for LTC |
30 mins |
- Review why LTC residents are high risk
- Discuss basic concepts behind spread of diseases
- Review infection prevention methods
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https://bit.ly/3QedBlU |
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| Download a PDF of the Winter 2023 schedule by clicking here. |
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I-PAC On Demand
Catch up on previous I-PAC classes by watching content on demand. Continuing education credits available.
