Project Firstline Mississippi
Project Firstline Mississippi provides innovative and accessible infection control education for all frontline healthcare workers so they can protect their patients, their coworkers, and themselves from infectious disease threats in healthcare.
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Do you know a healthcare worker in your community who inspires you to keep others safe from infection?
Why are clean hands still important? On this #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s reflect on the ongoing need for hand hygiene to prevent illness and save lives. Learn more linked in bio!
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), October 13-19, celebrates the importance of infection prevention and the role of IPs in protecting public health. Raise your voice and spread thanks to IPs around the world! Learn more: Link in bio! #IIPW
🌟 Celebrating our next remarkable Project Firstline MS Hero, Natache Tolar, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Prevention/Employee Health at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville! 🎉
Natache’s nominator kindly shared,
"Natache has served as our facility`s infection control nurse since the onset of the COVID pandemic, playing a crucial role in maintaining the highest safety standards. She is unafraid to be meticulous and challenge the status quo to protect our health and well-being. Her dedication and expertise have made a significant impact on our facility, leaving us feeling secure under her guidance."
Do you know someone like Natache? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline MS HERO today by clicking the link in our bio! #PFLHERO #ProjectFirstlineMSHERO #TeamInfectionPrevention
Learn more about how IPs are “Moving the Needle” on infection prevention this year during International Infection Prevention Week (#IIPW) October 13-19! Link in bio!
Even our furry friends know - personal protective equipment looks good on you! Thank you for your dedication and care healthcare heroes!
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🌟 Recognizing our exceptional Project Firstline MS Hero, Dr. Foluso Fakorede, MD, Interventioal Cardiologist at Cardiovasular Solutions of Central Mississippi! 🎉
His nominator kindly said,
"Dr. Fakorede deserves to be recognized as a Project Firstline MS Hero because of his genuine commitment to the wellbeing of his patients. He goes above and beyond to reduce the incidence of amputations within the Black community and ensures his patients maintain heart health by providing them with essential guidance. He consistently prioritizes his patients and their health."
Do you know someone like Dr. Foluso? Click the link in our bio to nominate YOUR Project Firstline MS HERO today!
#PFLHERO #ProjectFirstlineMSHERO #TeamInfectionPrevention
As part CDC`s Clean Slate initiative, the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion has refreshed the hand hygiene guidance and recommendations for healthcare workers. 🧼
Key topics include:
🧴The risks of "topping off" soap and sanitizer dispensers
🧤 When to change gloves
⚕️ Tips for maintaining skin health
🔗 Link in bio to learn more!
Infection control and patient safety should be top of mind with patient vaccination. Review these CDC resources on administering vaccines safely and effectively:
🎥 Multi-Dose Vial Video link
✅ How Do I Safely Use a Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial Checklist link
⭐️ Congratulations to our next Project Firstline MS Hero, Yakitta Landrum-Lovett, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Manager at Strides Inpatient Rehabilitation! 🎉
Her nominator had this to say,
"Yakitta embodies the essence of healthcare. A true team player, she is always ready to assist and possesses outstanding communication skills. She actively contributes to the professional growth of her colleagues and demonstrates strong leadership. With a positive attitude, she remains reliable and responds swiftly in any situation."
Does Yakitta remind you of someone you know? Follow link in our bio to nominate YOUR Project Firstline MS HERO Today!
#PFLHERO #ProjectFirstLineMSHERO #TeamInfectionPrevention
As we head into fall and winter, many healthcare professionals are seeking guidance on how to protect their patients, families, and themselves from influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. Join AMA President and CDC experts to discuss vaccinations, treatment, and other tools that can keep everyone safer this respiratory illness season.
Climate change is expanding the areas where disease-causing fungi can live. Fungi may adapt to higher temperatures and become pathogenic. Meanwhile, more people are living with health conditions and immunosuppressive treatments that increase fungal disease risk. #FungalWeek24
Appropriate use of anti-fungals improves patient outcomes and is important for preserving available treatment options. #FungalWeek24.
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