Infection Control

Essential Components of Fall Management and Injury Prevention Webinar

Falls are one of the most challenging clinical concerns to manage causing serious injury even death to residents. Join this Webinar for a fresh approach to manage falls and prevent injuries that is practical, applicable and sustainable. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 I 2:00 PM - 3:00 p.m. (CT) Register Today American Association of Post-Acute Care

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Antibiotic Stewardship: Updates and Opportunities to Reduce HAIs

In this session, Josh Ohrtman, PharmD, will discuss antibiotic stewardship and the CDC’s core elements and explain why appropriate use of antibiotics is important. Ohrtman will also outline barriers to antibiotic stewardship and provide resources and opportunities for reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Antibiotic resistance happens when microbes (germs) develop ways to survive the use of

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North Dakota Long Term Care Association Fall Conference

Fall Conference 09/12/2022   -  09/15/2022    Holiday Inn, Fargo ND   Fall Conference Information Join us for this years Fall Conference scheduled for September 12-15, 2022 at the Holiday inn in Fargo ND! We will be posting the brochure with detailed information once it becomes available. Brochure  Venue and Host Hotel Information Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave S. Fargo, ND

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Do You Have Hitchhikers in your Building? Infection Control and Prevention

Bacteria hitchhike and latch on to surfaces and hands, so reducing this risk, must be part of an organization’s Infection Prevention Control program. Infections in our older adult population have high mortality rates and contaminated environmental surfaces is often a source. In this webinar, Cheri Fast will discuss the benefits of having a proactive approach to

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Roundtable Discussion: Immunizations in the Dakotas

Attend this Roundtable discussion to learn more about immunization efforts and activity in the Dakotas. Register Today. Session Objectives:  As a result of attending, participants will be better able to: Understand vaccination rates in North and South Dakota Discuss vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, social media and how to have constructive conversations Learn about vaccine storage and

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Great Plains QIN Webinar: Infection Control in Respiratory Therapy Practices

Having worked the frontlines through a worldwide pandemic, Jessica has a broad knowledge of firsthand respiratory therapy best practices. Through opportunities to provide education and work within an array of healthcare and long-term care settings, understanding the day-to-day operations provides her with an insight to enhance infection control education in conjunction with therapy delivery. Jessica

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