Lunch with PresidentsLunch#APIC2019

RepresentingWestMichigan#APIC2019

Lisa & Dorine join the GreatLakes photo#APIC2019

Diagnostic Stewardship takes all of us@Garcia#APIC2019

JoanHebden talks about Diagnostic Stewardship#apic19

#Healthcare professionals are the first line of defense against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and the cross-transmission of germs in healthcare settings. Check out the new CDC #training to help you break the chain of infection. go.usa.gov/xmJfA

Parents: immediately seek medical care if your child develops sudden arm or leg weakness. #AFM is rare, but serious, and most cases have been in children. Read CDC’s #VitalSigns to learn more: bit.ly/VSAFM

#lipsyncnorfolk

I visited #HongKong as an adviser to the government to find interim solution to the massive shortage of face-masks #COVID19 Fear of transmission is widely spread in the country World Health Organization South-East Asia

CDC estimates that between Oct 1 and Feb 15, at least 16,000 people died from flu and 280,000 people were hospitalized. Learn the emergency warning signs of a serious #flu infection, and seek immediate medical attention if you show any of these symptoms: bit.ly/2ZPBiGY

Brings tears to my eyes!

Most commonly used #infectionprevention reply of the #COVID19 pandemic: “As of right now on [day] at [exact moment], our current recommendation is [thing that just changed 5 secs ago].”

JUST IN: Federal authorities say they'll detain overseas shipments of personal protective equipment used by health workers to prevent domestic brokers and distributors from diverting these “critical medical resources” outside the U.S.

APIC is dismayed to learn that TX (Greg Abbott ) & MS (Governor Tate Reeves) are ending statewide #COVID19 mask mandates & business restrictions. This rapid move jeopardizes the incredible progress that has been made to end the pandemic. Read the full statement: ow.ly/jce550DPgny

So cool! Dupont Hospital for Children using fluorescent simulation to measure effectiveness of different eye protection methods during #COVID19 #APIC2021

NEW: The CDC now estimates the highly contagious delta variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the U.S. In some parts of the country, it accounts for more than 80% of new infections. trib.al/LgospfG

New in ICHE: A recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination of healthcare personnel as a condition of employment. Endorsed by all the organizations involved: SHEA APIC IDSA HIV Medicine Association PIDS SIDP AMDA - The Society for PALTC Medicine bit.ly/3wBDC3n

Thanks Google for brightening this #InfectionPreventionist 's day! #infectionprevention #InfectionPreventionPosse Get Vaccinated. Wear a Mask. Save Lives. g.co/doodle/s3mhe3w

Great SHEA presentation about System support for IPs by #thequalitydoc

Great SHEA presentation on system support for IPs by Mohamad Fakih #thequalitydoc