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SUMMARY:C. diff Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)\, a germ that causes diarrhea and inflammation of the colon\, can affect anyone. It’s estimated to cause more than 400\,000 infections in the United States each year. C. diff infection can be life-threatening. \nFor more than a decade\, C. diff infection prevention\, diagnosis\, and response in U.S. health care have significantly improved. A newly released update to Antimicrobial Resistance Threats in the United States (AR Threats Report) identifies 19 bacterial and fungal pathogens (germs)\, categorized by the level of threat they pose to human health. C. diff\, previously an urgent threat\, is now categorized as a serious threat. Rates of C. diff declined 21% overall from 2018 to 2020 and remained stable in health care from 2020 to 2023. This is due in part to improvements in C. diff diagnosis and the success of efforts to prevent infections. U.S. progress against this threat shows that a comprehensive public health response—grounded in targeted infection prevention\, antibiotic stewardship\, diagnostic excellence\, and increased treatment options—works. \nDespite this progress\, C. diff continues to cause substantial infections\, deaths\, and healthcare costs. It remains one of the most common causes of healthcare-associated infections in U.S. hospitals\, and there is an even greater number of community-associated cases. Sustaining progress against C. diff requires a strong\, ongoing commitment to effective infection control\, appropriate antibiotic use\, and diagnostic testing.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/c-diff-awareness-month/
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SUMMARY:Application Open for Free Infection Prevention Certification Exam Vouchers!
DESCRIPTION:Free Infection Prevention Certification Exam Vouchers Available to Virginia Professionals\nInfection prevention and control professionals who reside or work in Virginia may be eligible for a free Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology\, Inc. (CBIC) exam voucher (i.e.\, a-IPC\, CIC\, LTC-CIP). \nVouchers are limited statewide and will be awarded on a first-come\, first-served basis. Eligible professionals are encouraged to apply early. \nHow to Apply: Review eligibility requirements and application details in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) flyer. \nPrepare for Certification: For study tips and resources shared by other infection preventionists\, visit the VDH Infection Prevention and Control Certification Resources webpage. \nSpread the Word: Please share this opportunity with your professional networks to help eligible colleagues across Virginia take advantage of this no-cost certification opportunity.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/application-open-for-free-infection-prevention-certification-exam-vouchers/
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