The CDC Media call on Thursday May 27, 2010, discusses the use of Standardize Infection Ratios (SIR). This is a relatively new method for monitoring and comparing outcomes so our members may want some references in order to do some reading about this method. Three references are attached in case you want to download and review.

Tim Wiemken PhD candidate, MPH, CIC will be discussing this as well as other aspects of demonstrating outcomes at the June 9th chapter meeting.

www.infectionpreventiontools.com

IP Tools is devoted to the sharing of information among Infection Preventionists.

The goal is to enable this group of professionals to post documents and files they feel would be useful to others as well as download documents and files that have been posted by others.

Measles Advisory for Healthcare Workers - Notice from Dr. Robert Brawley

May 14, 2008

APIC Issues Statement on Congressional Hearing Examining HAIs

04/17/2008 - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Kathy Warye, CEO of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), issued the following statement regarding an April 16 hearing on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Oversight and Reform:

Infection Prevention and Control: Telehealth Series 2008

In order to continue to build a cohesive ICP community in Kentucky, we are launching a new initiative in 2008. The first telehealth session will be held on February 21, 2008 from 12noon-1pm Eastern Time. The first session will involve blood cultures. A new training video will be demonstrated and practice issues will be discussed. The session is interactive so please join in and participate.

Free MRSA Awareness Posters

Environmental Safety Technologies, is offering FREE MRSA awareness Posters. This offer is open to anyone interested. Order Form:

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2007 HIC & SHEA Newsletters

We are now able to make two valuable newsletters available to all members. The monthly Hospital Infection Control newsletter and the quarterly SHEA Newsletter will be located in the Forum under Shared Resources which can be accessed by clicking the link above.

Addressing Environmental Contamination: A Patient Safety Issue

Visual demonstration of environmental contamination and a process to help environmental services personnel assess the quality of cleaning.

Cough Simulation

Visual demonstration of respiratory particle dispersal during human cough.