CDC Project Firstline
https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/projectfirstline/index.html
CDC Resources:
Infection Control Tool Kits
Safe Healthcare Blog – Celebrating Black History Month with Project Firstline
During Black History Month, we acknowledge the commitment, dedication, and invaluable contributions of Black healthcare workers everywhere. Project Firstline had the honor of interviewing Dr. TaRessa Wills, MD, FACP about what Black History Month, health equity, and infection control mean to her.
Check out the latest Safe Healthcare Blog Post and share with your colleagues as we recognize and celebrate this important observance together.
Safe Healthcare Blog – Hear from CDC Director Dr. Cohen
To learn more about steps you can take, check out our latest blog post and watch the on-demand recording of Project Firstline’s recent fireside chat with American Medical Association (AMA) and the CDC Director. During the event, Dr. Mandy Cohen answered questions and addressed concerns from healthcare professionals on vaccines and other infection control tools to help stop the spread of respiratory infections.
RI-AAP Resources:
New! Measles 1-Pager
With the upcoming measles outbreaks, the National AAP has created a quick measles 1-pager:
New! Slide Deck Available – IPC School-Based Health ECHO
The National AAP is currently running the Infection Prevention and Control School-Based Health ECHO! Two slides are currently available:
October 12, 2023 Webinar:
CDC/AAP Project Firstline Infection Prevention and Control Collaborative: Infection Prevention Across Community Settings: A Focus on Medical Offices, Schools, and Extracurriculars
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/iNR4o4kJSLTnf1rzqVW9DRgQRAq9TcBJLQoouDy8alQLfwWkWC00wI2ZnfRmy0zW0iHpAUO3h5OVmn0u.9-pnLs1Lp6F2JYu4?canPlayFromShare=true&from=my_recording&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2F8XQ-tvwuw-4Z0eUm7aK13STx2t-gQ5zoTkVhy-mECMObjkK_fFEnviiWhQrD7Z1H.giUENAZoR-kU4qqz
RIAAP Infection Prevention & Control Risk Needs Assessment:
PUBLIC AWARENESS TRIPLEDEMIC/INFECTION PREVENTION CAMPAIGN TO SHARE WITH PATIENTS & FAMILIES:
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: February 27, 2023
Contact: Chris Hunter, 401.487.7771
Rhode Island Pediatricians Release “Tripledemic” Public Awareness Video With Advice For Dealing With Currently Circulating Respiratory Illnesses
Video highlights symptoms, when to call your doctor, and simple prevention measures.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The American Academy of Pediatrics, Rhode Island Chapter (RIAAP) has released a new “tripledemic” awareness video with advice to parents and patients for dealing with three currently circulating respiratory illnesses – the flu, COVID-19, and RSV – that are leading to high rates of emergency room utilization.
“Since the fall we have been seeing increased cases in illness due to viruses such as the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, which have led to an increase in emergency room utilization,” said pediatrician Dr. Allison Brindle, MD. “That’s why we are releasing this public awareness video to arm parents and others with information about symptoms, when to call your doctor, and simple prevention measures including regular hand washing and masking in crowded indoor places to avoid these respiratory illnesses. By following these simple tips, Rhode Islanders can stay healthy and avoid unnecessary trips to already busy emergency rooms across the state.”
The public awareness video is available online at: https://youtu.be/W9LAMJKQjLw