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A report published by APIC on 3/8/2022 provides strategies on increasing the IPC workforce, strengthening prevention programs, as well as building resiliency for future pandemics. Take a moment to read the 66 page report for specific recommendations.
(Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading association for infection preventionists and epidemiologists.)
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Grow your knowledge and development at APIC Convention 2022
June 13–15: APIC 2022 Annual Conference
APIC: Wellbeing 360
APIC: Wellbeing 360
New sessions in 2022!
New sessions in 2022!
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STOP TB and earn free CE!
STOP TB and earn free CE!
Learn the basics of TB transmission, testing, and treatment
Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, a strain has been placed on public health services, which includes tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control.
(Train Web-based training)
Thank you to those of you who took the time to complete the survey sent out in January 2022. Based on the feedback received, I now have direction on what training to offer. Be on the lookout for communications about upcoming training throughout the year.
As always, feel free to reach out to me if there is a certain topic you would like to have presented and I will do my best to accommodate the request.
As a Reminder:
As a Reminder:
Validation of Skilled Level of Care
Validation of Skilled Level of Care
*MUST meet all 4 items below:
Resident requires skilled nursing services or skilled rehabilitation services that are:
Ordered by a physician
Performed by or under the supervision of professional or technical personnel
Rendered for a condition for which the resident received inpatient hospital services or a condition that arose while receiving care in a SNF for a condition for which the resident received inpatient hospital services.
Resident requires skilled services on a daily basis
As a practical matter, considering economy and efficiency, the daily skilled services can be provided only on an inpatient basis in a SNF
Services delivered are reasonable and necessary for treatment of resident’s illness or injury.
(Webinar 2/9/2022)
(Webinar 2/9/2022)
"Ongoing, chronic illnesses affect over 150 million Americans, nearly 50% of the total population. More and more people are living with not just one chronic illness (such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer) but with two or more conditions. Disparities in chronic illness occur by race. By the year 2023, the top seven chronic illnesses in the US are projected to have a total impact of nearly $5 trillion in treatment costs and lost economic output. Join Health Links™, along with national and local experts, to learn more about how to prevent and manage chronic illness in your workplace."
Learn about signing documents electronically when you provide or certify services.
"The Medicare Learning Network® (MLN), in conjunction with the CERT Part A and Part B (A/B) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Outreach & Education Task Forces, developed this fact sheet to describe common CERT Program signature requirement errors and help providers and their clinical and office staff understand documentation supporting a Medicare medical service or supplies claim."
This article written by Shawn Radcliffe 3/16/2022, appearing in Healthline, touches upon topics such as:
Recent studies show that coronavirus infection can cause long-term symptoms affecting multiple organs.
Shortness of breath, fatigue, and “brain fog” are among the most common symptoms of long COVID.
Research into the mechanisms of long COVID and possible treatments is ongoing.
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