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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003127
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SUMMARY:Cuppa Tea with an IP
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and see how we can help. \nRegister once for the Cuppa Tea with an IP meetings and attend whenever you have questions or need a little IP peer boost.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/cuppa-tea-with-an-ip/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003127
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SUMMARY:Cuppa Tea with an IP
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and see how we can help. \nRegister once for the Cuppa Tea with an IP meetings and attend whenever you have questions or need a little IP peer boost.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/cuppa-tea-with-an-ip-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T150000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
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SUMMARY:Environmental Services Week
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated EVS personnel that ensure health care facilities across the country are clean\, safe places for patients\, their families and other staff members. With all the challenges and changes the last few years have brought\, these staff members have remained resilient in their efforts to protect others from dangerous pathogens.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/environmental-services-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
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SUMMARY:Fungal Disease Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 15-19. Each day will highlight a different fungal disease topic. For #FungalWeek25\, raise awareness to help protect people\, plants\, and animals from the growing impact of fungal diseases.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/fungal-disease-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003127
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SUMMARY:USAAW 2025 Partner Call
DESCRIPTION:On September 16\, 2025\, from 11am – 12pm ET\, join CDC as they share plans in advance of this year’s U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW)\, held annually during November 18-24. CDC’s theme for USAAW this year is\, “Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance Takes All of Us\,” and during the call\, CDC will discuss key events\, new resources\, and other communications activities highlighting the theme. Register today!
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/usaaw-2025-partner-call/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003127
CREATED:20250829T145929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T145929Z
UID:22063-1758117600-1758119400@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Cuppa Tea with an IP
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and see how we can help. \nRegister once for the Cuppa Tea with an IP meetings and attend whenever you have questions or need a little IP peer boost.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/cuppa-tea-with-an-ip-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T003127
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UID:22065-1758722400-1758724200@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Cuppa Tea with an IP
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and see how we can help. \nRegister once for the Cuppa Tea with an IP meetings and attend whenever you have questions or need a little IP peer boost.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/cuppa-tea-with-an-ip-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260405T003127
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UID:22067-1759190400-1759276799@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:VIPTC On-Demand Courses in Infection Prevention & Control
DESCRIPTION:For anyone looking to expand their leadership skills in the new year\, the Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center (VIPTC) offers a variety of on-demand IP management and communications courses.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/viptc-on-demand-courses-in-infection-prevention-control/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VCU VIPTC":MAILTO:viptc@vcuhealth.org
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