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Live training session: Infection Prevention & Control Actions to Stop the Spread of Viral Respiratory Infections Review

When respiratory viruses are spreading in the community, there is a greater risk for spread in health care settings. Learn how to protect yourself and your patients during respiratory virus season. 

Back by popular demand, the MDH Project Firstline team is now offering additional training dates for "Infection Prevention and Control Actions to Stop the Spread of Viral Respiratory Infections." Register now to attend the next MDH Project Firstline Table Talk for a respiratory virus review.

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 training

Training content is the same both sessions. Please register for the time that best fits your schedule.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 11 - 11:30 a.m. CST

• Register for 1/31 11 a.m. Project Firstline Table Talk
• Join by phone: 1-855-282-6330 (Toll Free)
• Access code: 2496 922 0835

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 1 - 1:30 p.m. CST

• Register for 1/31 1 p.m. Project Firstline Table Talk
• Join by phone: 1-855-282-6330 (Toll Free)
• Access code: 2498 617 1850

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

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

Recorded training session: Source control

20-minute training session designed to benefit those that interact with patients, residents, and clients and/or their environment. Register for the recorded training: Project Firstline Refresher: Source Control Complete the registration form to view the recorded training now. After viewing, submit the feedback form to receive proof of attendance.

Printable resource: Infection Control for Respiratory Viruses

Refer to CDC: Infection Control for Respiratory Viruses (PDF) for measures to prevent and slow the spread of respiratory infections in your facility.

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.