Infection Prevention Institute

A new version of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected by United Kingdom (UK) officials. CDC is monitoring the situation in the UK. CDC and state & l...ocal health departments are continually monitoring and studying the virus spreading in the United States to quickly detect any changes. Many viruses constantly change through mutation, and new versions of a virus are expected to occur over time. More studies on this new version are needed to understand: How widely this version has spread How this version differs from other versions spreading in the UK and potentially around the world How the disease caused by this version differs from the disease caused by other versions that are currently circulating CDC will provide updates as new information becomes available: https://bit.ly/3riUJ8B.

As a result of this constant state of pandemic response, the resilience of healthcare professionals is at an all-time low. Join Dr. Hudson Garrett for a webinar... on 12/9 at 1:00pm EST to learn evidence-based strategies to recharge, invigorate, and renew your resilience bank account. Sign up: http://ow.ly/pQld50CqhzA #InfectionPrevention #nursingeducation See more

Dr. Hudson Garrett Jr. has been selected as one of 19 healthcare leaders globally by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement - IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvement) for the 2020-2021 IHI Fellowship Program. This intense, 13-month program offers selected healthcare professionals the opportunity to take their strategic, operational, and thought leadership skills to the next level on a global scale. Fellows from around the globe will collaborate through affinity groups to improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, and meet the tenants of the IHI Triple Aim in their respective home organizations. #patientsafety #infectionprevention #IHI #qualityimprovement #patientsfirst