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​If staff refuse COVID19 testing for long term care based on community rate? What precautions (if any) are put in place for those staff members?
I am posting because we recently sent our technology to China to be tested at a Hospital at ground zero. We received a verbal that it contained the spread of it. This was not a surprise because it has been proven to kill a multitude of virus and infection, including H1N1, 24/7/365. With all the uncertainty on how to prepare for and control the spread, I felt that this information needed to be made known. John
Infection Preventionist (RN), FT Days - Quality & Patient Safety Takoma Park, MD https://adventisthealthcare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AdventistHealthCareCareers/job/Takoma-Park-MD/Infection-Control-PracII--RN-_R-4721 The Infection Preventionist works with general supervision to design and implement the hospital wide infection prevention program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: policy/procedure development, management of critical data, epidemiological analysis, internal/external reporting of data, facilitation of the Infection Prevention Committee and subcommittees of the Infection Prevention program (as indicated), product ...
​ Director - Infection Control Req #: 46790 Location: Baltimore , MD Job Category: Management & Supervisory Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day shift FTE: 1.00000 Apply today: http://search.lifejobs.org/ShowJob/Id/1808490/Director-Infection-Control/ Department: Infection Control - 7620 Job Description: Directs and implements a coordinated Infection Prevention and Control program for Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Hospital. Ensures compliance with applicable governmental, regulatory and accreditation standards. Prioritizes, coordinates and delegates ongoing surveillance of hospital ...
​ Meritus Medical Center is a 247 bed acute care facility located in Hagerstown, MD at the crossroads of Western Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. It is the largest healthcare provider and one of the largest employers in Washington County. Services include a special care nursery, a level III trauma program, a primary stroke center, a wound center, and a cardiac diagnostic laboratory. The Infection Prevention and Control Department is seeking experienced Infection Preventionists. https://www.meritushealth.com/ To apply, click the link below: https://re11.ultipro.com/MER1012/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*1EE2D546E5347051 ...
​Hi IPs! Does anyone have an audit tool for Central Sterile to share? Thanks Linda E

World Smile Day - Oct 5

World Smile Day - October 5, 2018 ​
ATTN: Infection Preventionists / Managers / Directors: ​POSITION AVAILABLE: Infection Control/Accreditation Manager, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Germantown, Maryland, Full-time Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (HCGH) is a 72 bed, full-service acute care hospital in Germantown, Maryland located on the campus of Montgomery County Community College. It is a member of the Holy Cross Health System as well as the Trinity Health System, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in America. Only 4 years old, the hospital is growing in volumes and programs. HCGH just had a successful triennial TJC survey this summer. The Infection Control/Accreditation Manager ...
All you need to know about infection prevention fundamentals... Compressed into an intense four days of learning, Infection Preventionists can gain the knowledge and learn best practices to create and implement an effective and compliant infection prevention program. See more information below. Greater Baltimore APIC members are eligible for a 10% discount -- what are you waiting for? **Register Today** APIC EPI Intensive - Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD (September 17-20, 2018) *NEW All you need to know about infection prevention fundamentals from EPI101 and 102, in 4 days. https://lnkd.in/dKVvENR **Register Today** APIC ASC Intensive, Infection ...
What is an Infection Preventionist? What do they do? Hand hygiene -- yes, but there is so much more. ​​
​Throwing this out there in case anyone has a background in or knows someone who might be interested in working at AAMC Occupational/Employee Health. Manager – Employee Health Office – Full Time – Weekdays Job #: JM-70655 Category: Professional/Management Location: Annapolis , MD Posted Date: June 19, 2018 Apply https://www.aamccareers.org/job/8408522/manager-employee-health-office-full-time-weekdays-annapolis-md/ Position Objective: The Manager of Employee Health and Wellness endeavors to promote health and safety to all employees by facilitating an Employee Health Program which includes disease prevention and ...
GB APIC Secretary, Erica Jones (Infection Preventionist at MT Washington Pediatric Hospital) is a finalist for the 2018 APIC film festival. The video on construction and renovation demonstrates the importance of construction mediation and mitigation efforts in a high risk and vulnerable population. The finalist topics included hand hygiene, surgical attire, MERS-CoV, hospital acquired pneumonia prevention, central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI), and construction and renovation. The Grand Finalist will receive a full complimentary registration to the 2018 APIC National Convention and have their video played at the opening plenary session in front ...
The Greater Baltimore APIC Chapter would like to announce some exciting changes... First, we are expanding our website to provide members with more useful information and meeting updates. Also, members can log in and download the meeting education slides and other resources under the members’ only section. Go to http://community.apic.org/greaterbaltimore/home Second, we are developing more opportunities to connect on social and professional media platforms to include LinkedIn and Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBAPIC_Chapter @GBAPIC_Chapter https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-baltimore-apic-chapter/ Third, we realize ...
​ March 8, 2018 International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 of every year. It commemorates the movement for women’s rights. March 8, was suggested by the 1910 International Socialist Women’s Conference to become an “International Women’s Day”. By 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8, as the United Day for women’s rights and world peace. In some countries, International Women’s Day is observed as the equivalent to Mother’s Day, were women are presented with small gifts. In some countries (Uganda, Laos, Zambia, Angola), International Women’s Day is an official holiday!! Since 1996, the United Nations ...
Please read the message below regarding funding of APIC priorities through the newly signed Omnibus Bill. Thank you very much to all of you who helped with these efforts by sending emails to our local representatives! Janine Journey Mar 23, 2018 6:23 PM Richard Capparell Dear Chapter Legislative Representatives: Today the President signed, an omnibus bill that will fund the government through September 31, 2018. The $1.3 trillion legislation was a compromise between Democrat and Republican priorities and provided stable funding for most APIC legislative priorities. However, when ...
Can anyone please share any information on different manufacturers of computer work stations mounted in patient rooms via a swivel fold up arm. Any pro's or con's greatly appreciated! As Infection Prevention I am concerned with the ability to proper clean/ disinfect as our current trial has many exposed small wires, grooves and pinch points. Thank you,

Jamberry Nail coverings

Does anyone have any policy or thoughts on jamberry nails--are they considered like artificial nails, and how about gel nails?