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Training Session: Infection Prevention & Control Actions to Stop the Spread of Viral Respiratory Infections

20-minute training session followed by optional 10-minute Q&A designed to benefit those that interact with patients, residents, and clients and/or their environment.

Register for a Webex meeting

Training content is the same both days. Please register for the day that best fits your schedule.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. CDT

• Register for 10/24 Project Firstline Table Talk
• Join by phone: 1-855-282-6330 (Toll Free)
• Access code: 2492 284 4579

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 12 - 12:30 p.m. CDT

• Register for 10/25 Project Firstline Table Talk
• Join by phone: 1-855-282-6330 (Toll Free)
• Access code: 2492 825 6202

Learning objectives

• Understand where and how germs like respiratory viruses spread.
• Identify infection prevention and control (IPC) actions to stop the spread of germs.

Speakers

Caramae S., BS
Project Firstline Planner Intermediate
MDH Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Unit
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division

Pam P., RN, ND
Project Firstline Planner Intermediate
MDH Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Unit
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division

Amanda K., RN, MSN
Project Firstline Nurse Specialist 
MDH Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Unit
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division

Callie F., BA
Project Firstline Health Educator
MDH HAI/AR Programs and Partnerships Unit
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division

Coming Soon: New Live Project Firstline Table Talk Sessions

Stay tuned for a future announcement of new Project Firstline training opportunities. Join us for interactive and easy-to-understand discussions on key infection prevention and control topics.

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Proof of Attendance

Proof of attendance is now available for both recorded and live MDH Project Firstline Table Talk trainings! 

Please note that participants are responsible for determining if this program meets the continuing education (CE) criteria for their discipline/organization and should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Steps to obtain proof of attendance

• For live training sessions, simply attend and complete the feedback poll at the end of the session to download proof of attendance. 
• Watch a recorded training session* on the MDH Project Firstline Training and Resources webpage, then complete the feedback form to receive proof of attendance via email. Complete one feedback form per session. 

*NOTE: Proof of attendance is currently not available for the "COVID-19 and infection prevention & control" recorded trainings.

About Project Firstline

Project Firstline is a partnership between CDC and MDH that aims to provide engaging and effective infection prevention and control training to frontline workers, staff, and members of the public health workforce.

Its innovative content is designed so that—regardless of role, previous training, or educational background—staff can understand and confidently apply the infection control principles and protocols necessary to protect themselves, their facility, their family, and their community from infectious disease threats, such as COVID-19.

Visit health.mn.gov/projectfirstline to learn more.

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Contact

For more information or questions, please contact the Minnesota Department of Health Project Firstline team at Project.Firstline.MDH@state.mn.us.