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SUMMARY:Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
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URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/dental-infection-control-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T140000
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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-test/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000
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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-53/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
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SUMMARY:Advancing Candida auris Prevention in Virginia: Insights\, Resources\, and Real-World Success
DESCRIPTION:Please join the VDH HAI/AR Program for a statewide webinar providing an in‑depth overview of Virginia’s most recent Candida auris data and newly updated prevention resources. This session is designed for professionals responsible for infection prevention and control within healthcare facilities and public health. Participants will receive evidence‑based insights\, learn from established best practices\, and obtain practical tools to enhance prevention efforts across both acute and long‑term care settings.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/advancing-candida-auris-prevention-in-virginia-insights-resources-and-real-world-success/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260918T211455Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Services Week
DESCRIPTION:September 13-19\, 2026 | #EVSWeek\nEnvironmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated EVS personnel that ensure healthcare 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:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260915T135241Z
CREATED:20260915T135241Z
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SUMMARY:Fungal Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/fungal-disease-awareness-week/index.html \n 
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/fungal-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
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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-54/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000
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SUMMARY:Tackling Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Challenges in Antifungal Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Fungal infections cause substantial morbidity and mortality globally. While antifungal resistance is on the rise\, the current antifungal treatment options include a limited number of therapeutic classes which have many pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) challenges. This webinar will host a expert discussions of recent advances to overcome PK and PD challenges for antifungal treatment. \n– Presentation 1: Overcoming PK/PD issues with azoles: A fosravuconazole case study (Wendy (Wan-Yu) Chu)\n– Presentation 2: The distinct pharmacokinetic profile of rezafungin (Francelise Bridi Cavassin)\n– Presentation 3: Pharmacology of new antifungals (David Andes) \nThis webinar is done in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S. CDC and will be broadcast during Fungal Awarness Week.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/tackling-pharmacokinetic-and-pharmacodynamic-challenges-in-antifungal-therapy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T140000
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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-55/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T140000
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SUMMARY:DCLS-VDH Respiratory Surveillance Kick-Off Call
DESCRIPTION:The new Respiratory Season officially starts October 5\, 2026! \nOur influenza sentinel program is re-branding. Introducing Respiratory Sentinel Surveillance! In addition to flu surveillance\, we are revitalizing our COVID-19 surveillance program. Positive COVID-19 samples can be submitted to DCLS in a de-identified manner similar to flu sentinels. Join our webinar for more information. Help us reach our national surveillance goals. Participate in one or both surveillance programs – the choice is yours! \nMeeting Link – Join from Zoom Workplace app – Zoom | Meeting ID: 165 650 2292 | Passcode: 019097 \n\nTime: Sep 23\, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSentinel Website: Respiratory Virus Sentinel Surveillance – Epidemiology
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/dcls-vdh-respiratory-surveillance-kick-off-call/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T133000
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UID:22633-1790771400-1790775000@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Diagnostics on the Frontlines: Biotech\, Biosecurity\, and the Fight Against AMR
DESCRIPTION:Join the AMR Strategic Coalition (ASC) supported by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) for a 90-minute public webinar exploring the role of diagnostics at the intersection of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)\, biotechnology innovation\, and biosecurity preparedness. \nExperts will discuss recent US policy developments\, including the Stop Superbugs Act and the PASTEUR Act\, and examine how diagnostic innovation and policy can help strengthen the response to AMR.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/diagnostics-on-the-frontlines-biotech-biosecurity-and-the-fight-against-amr/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000
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UID:22573-1790773200-1790776800@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:MDRO Private Laboratory Education Series: Best Practices for Interpretation & Reporting
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Virginia Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Group\, DCLS is excited to provide a 3-part webinar series intended for clinical microbiology laboratory testing personnel to provide education and improve understanding of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). This event is for the second webinar\, Best Practices for Interpretation and Reporting.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vipta/event/mdro-private-laboratory-education-series-best-practices-for-interpretation-reporting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T140000
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UID:22556-1790776800-1790778600@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-56/
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ORGANIZER;CN="VDH HAI/AR Program":MAILTO:hai@vdh.virginia.gov
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