🌟 Recognizing our next exceptional Project Firstline MS Hero, Peyton Herrington, Pharm D, Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center! 🎉

Peyton’s nominator had this to say:

"Since 2019 Dr. Herrington has worked with UMMC`s ID department to provide care to > 1,000 Mississippians living with HIV and hepatitis C. In addition to facilitating insurance coverage for patient`s HIV and/or hep C medication regimens, Peyton provides patient education and counseling regarding correct medication use to improve adherence and achieve viral suppression or SVR to therapy."

Do you know someone like Peyton? Use the link in our bio to nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! #PFLHERO #ProjectFirstlineMSHERO #teaminfectionpreventionandcontrol

🗣 New CDC data highlight that #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) remains an urgent #PublicHealth threat and reinforces the need for action. Check out the new data and share with others to continue the fight against AR. Link in bio.

🤩 Help us welcome Kaitlin Jolly, Patient Account Customer Service Representative - at Ochsner Health Center as our next Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉

Her nominator proudly mentioned,

"Kaitlin goes above and beyond to ensure every single patient that walks through the doors of that clinic is happy and healthy. She also goes above her job title and duties to assist her coworkers in every way she possibly can.Kaitlin goes above and beyond to ensure every single patient who walks through the doors of that clinic is happy and healthy. She also goes above her job title and duties to assist her coworkers in every way she possibly can."

Do you know someone like Kaitlin? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! | Link in bio! #PFLHERO #ProjectFirstlineMSHERO #TeamInfectionPrevention

🌟 Congratulations to Heather Stewart, LPN II at Family Medical Center for being recognized as a Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉

Her nominator kindly said:

"Heather consistently goes above and beyond for both patients and coworkers. She engages with kids by singing songs or teaching important lessons, ensuring she reaches all learning styles."

Do you know someone like Heather? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! | Link in bio! #PFLHERO #ProjectFirstlineMSHERO #TeamInfectionPrevention

Discover more about Project Firstline Mississippi! We`re eager to get to know you better too! Share your profession or field of work in the comments section below! 👇
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Happy 4th of July from your Project Firstline Mississippi Team! 🇺🇸

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📣 Calling all Critical Access Hospitals (CAH)! Don`t miss this scholarship opportunity valued at over $50,000 focused on building Infection Prevention & Control capacity for under-resourced facilities.

📝 Applications are open through September 13, 2024 | Link in Bio!

🤩 Help us welcome Stephanie Hardy, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Jackson Oncology Associates as our next Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉

Her nominator proudly mentioned,

"I had the pleasure of working very closely with Stephanie at Jackson Liver and GI Associates. Although we were in separate departments, I had the privilege of witnessing the level of care that Stephanie provides to each and every one of her patients. Stephanie is detailed and thorough, and her priority is always patient safety and comfort."

Do you know someone like Stephanie? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Visit link in bio!

#PFLHERO #ProjectFirstlineMSHERO #TeamInfectionPrevention

Prolonged hospital stays and antibiotic use may increase the risk of C. difficile infections. 🏥 Reduce this risk by prescribing antibiotics judiciously and using the right antibiotic for the shortest effective duration. 💊 Link in bio to learn more!

Measles Webinar: Stories from the Frontlines

Join the CDC and the American Medical Association this Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m. ET for a panel discussion on preventing widespread measles exposure in healthcare settings.

Expert panelists will share their firsthand experiences and lessons learned in caring for patients with measles, preparing for and implementing infection prevention practices, and how triage personnel can be mindful of measles in emergency departments, outpatient clinics, and urgent care settings.

Link in bio to register!