KentuckianaAPIC

Working to impact Infection Prevention and Control in healthcare facilities for Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

[KentuckianaAPIC @KYAPIC42]

APIC Annual Conference Chair and APIC Kentuckiana Past President, Crystal Heishman (@IP_Crystal98) opening #APIC2022!

[Crystal Heishman @IP_Crystal98]

Today is the last day to submit your abstract for #APIC2022.
I challenge all of my colleagues to submit an abstract highlighting the great work that each of you do every single day.

[ASHE @ASHEAHA]

Are you prepared for your next Environment of Care or Life Safety Code survey? Join our Lunch & Learn – 1/28 @ 12 PM (EST) to find out and learn more about upcoming health care compliance surveys! https://t.co/ZjntdGxVzu

[KentuckianaAPIC @KYAPIC42]

#APIC2021 - Call for Abstracts. Deadline -11.15.
Submit a poster or oral presentation proposal for the 2021 Annual Conference. Educate your peers and contribute to the field of #IPC and epidemiology by submitting your work. Apply now: https://t.co/S9JGoMNCGP

[APIC @APIC]

"It is time for infection prevention specialists to have a more prominent voice to influence facility-wide decision making and help hospital leaders with these infection control challenges." Read more via @modrnhealthcr: https://t.co/45hXO3B51o

[APIC @APIC]

APIC has compiled infographics and fact sheets to help you celebrate #IIPW2020 and also to share throughout the year with your patients and colleagues: #WeLoveIPs

All COVID-19 fact sheets: https://t.co/cCp2O3yLSG

Download infographics here: https://t.co/p04cOnIso9

[APIC @APIC]

IPs are often Invisible Protectors. We asked IPs "What are the top 10 reasons being an IP during COVID is hard?" and these were their responses. This year's #IIPW theme, #WeLoveIPs, is so important to bring attention to the tireless efforts of IPs -- tag your IP hero today:

[COVID-19 Real-Time Learning Network (RTLN) @RealTimeCOVID19]

Join us TODAY @ 3pm on the @IDSAInfo/@CDCgov Clinician Call as we discuss MIS-C & MISC-A w/ Dr. Chiotos @ChildrensPhila & Dr. Mancini @MountSinaiNYC. Drs. Patel & Belay from @CDCgov will also be joining us!

Continue the discussion using #RealTimeCOVID!

https://t.co/ccH6UxPoFU

[KentuckianaAPIC @KYAPIC42]

How did you celebrate #IIPW2020?

[UofL Health @UofLHealth]

Infection preventionists have been hard at work keeping us safe throughout the #COVID19 pandemic. As part of International Infection Prevention Week, join us in thanking our IP team for protecting public health. #IIPW #WeLoveIPs

[APIC @APIC]

Q2: Which IP would you like to “nominate” as a hero? What about them makes them a hero? How did they play a role in fighting COVID-19? #IIPWChat

#IIPW #IIPW2020 #WeLoveIPs

[APIC @APIC]

Grab your favorite beverage and join us for an end-of-IIPW fun virtual V(IP) Twitter Happy Hour on 10.23 at 3 pm ET! Use #VIIPWChat to participate! Catch up with colleagues, celebrate, and decompress with your fellow IPs! #WeLoveIPs #IIPW #IIPW2020

[Crystal Heishman @IP_Crystal98]

Alright IP friends, showcase your awesomeness this week by using #LifeOfAnIP.
#infectionprevention #IIPW #WeLoveIPs

[APIC @APIC]

Q4: We know that wearing a mask is important. Share your reason for wearing a mask and post your #maskie pic to the chat! #IIPWChat

#IIPW #IIPW2020 #WeLoveIPs

[Crystal Heishman @IP_Crystal98]

IPs: as the role has expanded, what other hats have you found yourself wearing?

#LifeOfAnIP #IIPW2020 #WeLoveIPs

[APIC @APIC]

TOMORROW: Tuesday, October 20 at 12 PM ET, APIC will host our annual Twitter chat to educate and discuss the role IPs play in protecting public health. Follow @APIC on Twitter and use the hashtag #IIPWChat to join. Learn more: https://t.co/MU3ur48P3g #IIPW2020 #IIPW

[KentuckianaAPIC @KYAPIC42]

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[APIC @APIC]

Gloves are not a substitute for good hand hygiene, and may even be contributing to spreading infection. Learn more with
@APIC 's new resource on glove use in public: https://t.co/nqY0OGhPTQ #COVID19

[KentuckianaAPIC @KYAPIC42]

Check out how our Infection Preventionists are making a difference in the community!
https://t.co/sZ92jDM4uP
#InTheSpotlight #InfectionPrevention
@APIC

[KentuckianaAPIC @KYAPIC42]

Congratulations to our newest Fellow of @APIC, Sarah Bishop!!!!!
Sarah currently serves as APIC Kentuckiana's Legislative Representative and is the Director of Infection Prevention & Control at University of Louisville Hospital.
Congratulations, Sarah!!!!!!!!!!

[Governor Andy Beshear @GovAndyBeshear]

For the latest information on #COVID19 in Kentucky please visit https://t.co/GbIUPdLrzt. Keep yourself and others safe by following these health tips, getting your flu shot and practicing good hygiene.