Resources
Georgia Department of Public Health Strike and Support Team Office Hours (Non-SNF) | November 18, 2022
Join us for the Georgia Department of Public Health Strike & Support Team Office Hours. This session is for non-skilled nursing facilities (non-SNFs). Office hours are your opportunity to come and learn, share, vent and more! Find out updates on infection prevention, clinical protocols and ideas for new tools and resources. This is your chance […]
Georgia Department of Public Health Strike and Support Team Office Hours (SNF) | November 18, 2022
The Georgia Department of Public Health Strike (& Support) Team Office Hour will consist of a regularly scheduled monthly webinar for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) as well as SNF medical directors are. This is your opportunity to come and learn, share, vent and more! Each month we provide updates on infection prevention, clinical protocols and […]
Georgia Department of Public Health Strike and Support Team Office Hours (SNF) | December 16, 2022
The Georgia Department of Public Health Strike (& Support) Team Office Hour will consist of a regularly scheduled monthly webinar for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) as well as SNF medical directors are. This is your opportunity to come and learn, share, vent and more! Each month we provide updates on infection prevention, clinical protocols and […]
Give the Boost a Shot Event | 11.3.22
Changing Covid-19 Guidelines: How do we make the right decision?
GDPH: Basic Infection Prevention and Respiratory Protection | Oct. 27, 2022
This training is for Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and Personal Care Homes (PCH’s). Objectives: Understand how infections are spread Understand how to apply basic principles and practices to prevent the spread of infection Understand when to use additional precautions Understand when and how to safely use personal protective equipment (PPE) Elements of a Respiratory Protection […]
GDPH: Nursing Home Respiratory Protection Program Training | Oct. 27, 2022
This training is for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). Objectives: Understand why a respiratory protection program is necessary in the post-acute care setting Discuss required elements of a respiratory protection program Describe key elements of a respiratory protection program Presenter: Paula St. Hill, MPH, A-IPC | Alliant Health Solutions
GDPH: Risk Recognition, Infection Prevention and Control Training | Oct. 25, 2022
This training is for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). Objectives: Review “Facility Infection Prevention Resource Box” resources and tools Provide examples of NHSN submissions and McGeer Criteria Define Antibiotic Stewardship (AS) Core Element and more! Presenters: Georgia Department of Public Health Infection Preventionists: Teresa Fox, BS, MT (ASCP) M.Ed., CIC Renee Miller, RN, MSN, CPHRM, CIC Regina […]
Emergency Preparedness in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
SUMMARY: Extreme weather events, natural disasters, and other emergency events are increasingly common in post-acute and long-term care. This session will review several practical strategies to help your team prepare for an emergency event. Best practices to mitigate the effects of trauma on residents and staff will also be discussed. IN THIS SERIES, ATTENDEES WILL […]