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RE: Group Question - Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Process - Who does what are your facility?

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 12-02-2025 11:13
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Hello Lori The initial evaluation is completed by our Employee Health (EH) nurse or a House Supervisor if the EH is not here. We have lab requisitions ready in our packet that our Medical Director has deemed necessary for the employee and source patient. EH, House Supervisor and lab staff can collect ...

RE: Back in the IP saddle again

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 09-24-2025 12:14
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I tried to purchase early bird tickets several times last week but kept receiving an error message telling me to try again later. Now when I go in it only has the option to purchase Hand Hygiene or Refreshment sponsorships. Is the page broken or is it just a me issue? ------------------------------ ...

Back in the IP saddle again

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 09-08-2025 12:24
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Hello I am happy to say I am back in IP again. The last year and a half was a great learning experience the manager of sterile processing. I am trying to catch up on all that is OSWAPIC. First question I have is there going to be a Fall conference? ------------------------------ Shanna Middaugh ...

Please read, something new for OSWAPIC members

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 09-29-2023 17:38
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Kendra Gohl and I are excited to tell you about something new coming to OSWAPIC. OSWAPIC will be participating in a pilot mentoring program and we are reaching out to give a quick description and share how you can participate. We need to hear from you all. Your voices and experiences are important. ...

Protect Infection Control Funding in FY 2024

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 09-27-2023 18:23
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It is important to know what we have to lose. Please use the code below to send a prewritten email to your congressman. The House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Subcommittee approved its FY 2024 annual funding bill. Unfortunately, this measure proposes drastic cuts to ...

Action Needed: FY 2024 Appropriations

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 07-17-2023 17:14
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Friday, the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Subcommittee approved its FY 2024 annual funding bill. Unfortunately, this measure proposes drastic cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While further details ...

Action requested, Nursing Homes Need Fully Dedicated IPC Staff

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 06-20-2023 14:27
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Right now, the Biden Administration is considering a minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes. We expect the plan will largely focus on front-line nurse ratios but will not directly address gaps in infection control. We have watched as years of government reports have sounded the alarm about infection ...

Legislative update

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 04-13-2023 17:52
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Hello I was hoping to give an update on the work being done federally and local state legislation today at our meeting. I've attached my Power Point. My notes are included. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Shanna ------------------------------ Shanna Middaugh MLS, CIC ...

Legislative update

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 04-13-2023 17:51
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IP INPUT NEEDED: IFU Survey

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 03-28-2023 16:03
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Please help! Only one IP per facility should fill out the survey. APIC members have long shared their challenges with medical device instructions for use (IFUs) which may potentially put patients at harm and healthcare facilities at risk for citations, despite the infection prevention and control ...

RE: IP Contact

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 04-18-2022 10:41
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Hello Jennifer In the Oregon Association of Hospitals & Health Systems 2021/2022Nancy Mitchell is listed as the IP. ------------------------------ Shanna Middaugh MLS, CIC ------------------------------

OSHA Announces Short-Term Increase in focused COVID Inspections

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 03-09-2022 11:51
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2022-03-08 | 3/8/22 -- OSHA released an enforcement memorandum for a short-term increase in highly focused inspections directed at hospitals and skilled nursing care facilities that treat or handle COVID-19 patients. The intent of this initiative is to magnify OSHA's presence in high-hazard ...

Shine a light on the importance of infection preventionists

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 03-07-2022 11:22
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APIC is releasing a white paper on Tuesday, March 8, that will shine a light on the importance of infection preventionists during the COVID-19 pandemic and build support for properly resourcing infection prevention and control in the future. The white paper, a project of the APIC COVID-19 Task Force, ...

Is there a 2022 meeting schedule

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 01-07-2022 13:24
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Hello Has there been a 2022 meeting schedule created yet. If not, when should we expect to see it? ------------------------------ Shanna Middaugh MLS, CIC ------------------------------

RE: Infection Control Commottee

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 02-18-2021 12:14
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Tara I structure mine to go over our IP​ plan. With that being said, our IP plan has others responsible for goals, risk events and topics. For example, we noticed that our disinfectant diluting system was not delivering consistent and proper dilutions. The EVS manager will resolve the issue(new stations, ...

RE: Active Pulmonary TB in the operating room

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 02-18-2021 11:51
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We do not reverse the airflow. Intubation and extubation is completed in an AII room. ​ Elective surgery on infectious TB patients should be postponed until such patients have received adequate drug therapy. The use of general anesthesia in TB patients poses infection-control challenges because ...

Question about new OSHA Rule

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 11-17-2020 15:17
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Hello I have been asked to reach out. There's some discussion about the interpretation regarding aerosol-generating procedures. If a patient without a recent negative or with a positive COVID result has an AGP, is it required to follow airborne precautions regarding air changes or is this rule just ...

RE: New OSHA requirements for COVID

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 11-06-2020 18:07
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Sounds great.​ ------------------------------ Shanna Middaugh MLS, CIC ------------------------------

RE: New OSHA requirements for COVID

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 11-04-2020 14:07
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I too would like to be involved. ​ ------------------------------ Shanna Middaugh MLS, CIC ------------------------------

RE: Updated meeting and WebEx information for today's meeting

Posted By Shanna Middaugh 08-13-2020 16:48
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What happened? I got kicked off and now can't seem to get back in.​ ------------------------------ Shanna Middaugh MLS, CIC ------------------------------