IPAC


I-PAC: Infection Prevention and Control for LTC

Building on the success of the Project Firstline infection prevention initiative, NJHA and its Health Research and Educational Trust has developed “I-PAC: Infection Prevention and Control for LTC” – a series of free webinars to help all levels of the long term care workforce – from clinicians to support staff – adopt a layered, multi-point approach to infection prevention.

Current I-PAC Offerings

Registration is free for I-PAC programs. Attendees will earn continuing education credits upon successful completion of each session. See the current webinar offerings, and use the link to register.

Dates

Topic

Length

Objectives

Registration Links
Thur., Aug. 17 Partners in Prevention: Working Effectively with Your Local Health Department, Part 2 60 min
  • continuation of a previous event
 https://bit.ly/3XIxSnw
Thur., Aug. 24 Medication Management Strategies 30 min
  • Discuss multi-dose vials
  • Describe safe injection practices
  • Review bloodborne pathogens and risks
 https://bit.ly/3PLDpYD
Thur., Aug. 31 TBA      
Thur., Sept. 7 Vaccination Guidance: What’s New? What’s Changed? 30 min
  • Review OSHA regulatory standard for respiratory protection
  • Discuss strategies for compliance
 https://bit.ly/3PJV9Uc
Thur., Sept. 14 Sepsis Strategies to Save Lives 60 min
  • Describe signs and symptoms for early identification
  • Summarize best practices in LTC sepsis prevention and avoiding unnecessary acute care readmissions
 https://bit.ly/3JQvmWO
Thur., Sept. 21 Antimicrobial Stewardship: Your Important Role 30 min
  • Explore antimicrobial stewardship programs in the LTC setting
  • Review guidance for establishing robust programs
 https://bit.ly/44yZNZm
Download a PDF of the Summer 2023 schedule by clicking here.

I-PAC On Demand

Catch up on previous I-PAC classes by watching content on demand. Continuing education credits available.

Topic

Length

Link
Flu Fighters: Gearing Up for Influenza Season in Long Term Care Settings 45 min https://education.njha.com/courses/47346
Standard & Transmission Based Precautions 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/47615
It’s In Your Hands: Hand Hygiene Refresher 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/47802
Enhanced Barrier Precautions 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/48215
COVID Boosters and Treatments 2.0 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/47944
What You Should Know About Norovirus 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/48818
Stop the Spread: Understanding Virus Transmission 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/48820
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/49996
What’s New in Testing and Quarantine Guidance 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/48819
Bringing NHSN Reporting to Life, Part 1: C. diff Infections 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/50775
Bringing NHSN Reporting to Life, Part 2: Multi-Drug Resistant Infections 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/50965
Bringing NHSN Reporting to Life, Part 3: Review of Personal Protective Equipment 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/51212
Bringing NHSN Reporting to Life, Part 4: UTIs 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/51354
Protect Yourself: Standard Precautions and Injection Safety 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/51351
Important Concepts in Infection Prevention for LTC 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/51356
Focus On: Group A Streptococcus 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/52833
Teamwork and Communication in Infection Prevention 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/52837
Hand Hygiene: New Guidance You Need to Know 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/52839
Infection Control Assessment & Response: Meet NJ’s ICAR Team 60 min https://education.njha.com/courses/52842
The Latest on Legionella 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/52844
Recognizing Risk Part 1: Spotting Infectious Disease Threats 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/52848
Recognizing Risk Part 2: Understand Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/52849
Respiratory Protection Plans for Your Team 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/52850
Partners in Prevention: Working Effectively with Your Local Health Department, Part 1 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/55222
HMPV: The Common Virus You’ve Never Heard Of 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/55220
Managing MDROs (Multidrug-Resistant Organisms) 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/55224
Spotlight on C. Auris 30 min https://education.njha.com/courses/55225