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SUMMARY:September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM)
DESCRIPTION:The Association for Dental Safety (ADS)\, formerly OSAP\, proudly prepares for the launch of Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM)\, beginning September 1. DICAM celebrates the ongoing commitment of oral healthcare professionals to providing the safest dental visit for both patients and team members. \nThe theme for 2025 is “Embracing a Culture of Safety: Empowering Patients and the Dental Team.” Each week will spotlight a specific infection prevention topic: \n\nWeek 1: Hand Hygiene (September 1 – 5)\nWeek 2: Dental Unit Waterlines (September 8 – 12)\nWeek 3: Instrument Reprocessing (September 15 – 19)\nWeek 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (September 22 – 26)
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/september-is-dental-infection-control-awareness-month-dicam/
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SUMMARY:National Preparedness Month
DESCRIPTION:This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is Preparedness Starts at Home.\nNational Preparedness Month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. Getting yourself\, your family and your home ready for emergencies like home fires\, power outages and local floods means you’re more prepared for disasters like wildfires\, flash flooding\, hurricanes and more.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/national-preparedness-month/
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SUMMARY:Sepsis Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:September is Sepsis Awareness Month!\nSepsis\, the body’s overwhelming and toxic response to infection\, kills over 350\,000adults in the U.S. every year. This September\, remember: Infection Prevention is Sepsis Prevention™! Through public education\, you can raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis so people in your communities know when to seek emergency care. Learn more from Sepsis Alliance.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/sepsis-awareness-month/
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SUMMARY:Clinician Update on Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the United States 
DESCRIPTION:This year\, record-breaking numbers of measles cases and outbreaks have been reported in the United States\, despite measles being declared eliminated in 2000. During this COCA Call\, presenters will discuss the current epidemiology of measles in the United States and address the most common questions from clinicians about preventing\, identifying\, and testing for measles. Presenters will also summarize measles\, mumps\, and rubella (MMR) vaccination recommendations and considerations.\nIf you are unable to attend the live session of this COCA Call\, the closed-captioned video and transcript will be available on the COCA Call webpage approximately one week after the live session. \nThe slide set will be available on the day of the call on the COCA Call webpage under Webinar. \nFree Continuing Education (CE) will be offered for this COCA Call. \nRegistration is not required.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/clinician-update-on-measles-cases-and-outbreaks-in-the-united-states/
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