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 educational events to help all levels of the long term care workforce adopt a layered, multi-point approach to infection prevention.
I-PAC Technology Vendor Showcase
Add technology to your infection prevention toolkit! The I-PAC team will host a complimentary Technology Vendor Showcase April 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the NJHA Conference and Event Center in Princeton. Tailored for long term care providers, the event provides an opportunity to see the latest technology in action to support team members, improve efficiency and make care better and safer for residents and patients.
WHEN
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (open house format - stop by any time)
WHERE
NJHA Conference and Event Center | 760 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ
WHO
Long term care administrators, infection preventionists, nurses, certified nursing assistants and dining and environmental services staff are encouraged to attend.
REGISTRATION
Register for free today at: https://education.njha.com/courses/64441
BROCHURE
Click here to see the full brochure
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
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| Thur., Feb. 8 |
Vigilance Against Viral Respiratory Pathogens |
12:00-12:30 |
- Describe the actions needed for viral respiratory season to minimize the impact these viral illnesses have on patients
- Review resources available for LTC facilities
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https://bit.ly/487wK0l |
| Thur., Feb. 29 |
Environmental Services: Critical Partners in Infection Prevention |
12:00-12:30 |
- Identify importance of EVS role in infection prevention
- Summarize methods for reducing bioburden on surfaces
- Discuss cleaning and low-level disinfection from a regulatory perspective
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https://bit.ly/3SLCE2L |
| Thur., March 14 |
Addressing Ageism in Infection Prevention and Control |
12:00-12:30 |
- Summarize the underlying principles of the National Center to Reframe Aging
- Identify the core principles of framing aging
- List at least one way to change the narrative
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https://bit.ly/3HOQqLE |
| Thur., March 28 |
High-Tech Preview: New Tools for Infection Control in LTC |
12:00-1:00 |
Will provide an overview of different types of infection control technologies and highlight a LTC case study |
https://bit.ly/3w3fbBp |
| Thur., April 18 |
Office Hours: Enhanced Barrier Precautions |
12:00-12:30 |
Hear from an IP expert about the latest guidance in IPC precautions, ask questions, and discuss strategies |
https://bit.ly/3UtZoWh |
| Thur., April 25 |
Lessons Learned: I-PAC Case Studies for LTC |
12:00-1:00 |
- Review key infection prevention and control principles discussed throughout the I-PAC series
- Discuss case studies related to infection outbreaks in LTC settings
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https://bit.ly/42qDFQU |
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| Download a PDF of the 2024 schedule by clicking here. |
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I-PAC On Demand
Catch up on previous I-PAC classes by watching content on demand. Continuing education credits available.
