{"id":19058,"date":"2023-05-24T08:20:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T12:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/victa\/?page_id=19058"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:07:20","slug":"vipta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Infection Prevention &amp; Control Training Alliance (VIPTA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-19058\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-19058-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"widget-m-b-2 panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-19058-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"widget-m-2 widget-p-2 panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-19058-0-0\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"into-to-page arrow-link so-rounded panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-19058-0-0-0\" 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xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">Through partnership, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">VIPTA<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">curates <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">IPC resources for Virginia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64270560 BCX0\">\u2019s healthcare, congregate care, and public health settings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"btn-solid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/about\/\">More about VIPTA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" 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Whether you&#8217;re refreshing staff education, strengthening your wound care program, or looking for practical teaching tools, these free resources are ready to help you put infection prevention into practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/Programs\/CHCQ\/HAI\/CDPH%20Document%20Library\/InfectionPreventionDuringWoundCare.pdf\">Wound Care Educational Handout<\/a><\/span>: A colorful, easy-to-follow visual resource that highlights key infection prevention practices before, during, and after wound care.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/va.train.org\/\">TRAIN Virginia Wound Care Series<\/a><\/span>: Start with &#8220;VDH: Wound Care Infection Risks and Your Infection Prevention Program&#8221; (Course ID 1127475) and continue through the full series exploring infection prevention principles, common infection transmission risks, and evidence-based practices through interactive scenarios and knowledge checks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2023\/10\/VDH-Wound-Care-IPC-Tool-Checklist-External-Use-1.pdf\">VDH Wound Care Infection Prevention and Control Guidance &amp; Observation Tool:<\/a><\/span> A ready-to-use observation checklist that you can use for audits, competency validation, and helps standardize wound care practices across your facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Observe before you educate.<\/strong> Use the observation tool to identify your team&#8217;s strengths and opportunities, then tailor education to the practices you actually see instead of guessing where knowledge gaps exist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make observations less intimidating.<\/strong> Use the checklist as a coaching tool rather than an audit, creating opportunities for real-time feedback and discussion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who else should be trained?<\/strong> Anyone who assists during wound care, including nursing assistants and other healthcare personnel who provide an extra set of hands, should understand infection prevention practices that help protect the patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Target Audience: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; 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Regulation Updates<\/h3>\n<p>VIPTA members track guidance and regulation resources to share source documents that guide infection prevention and control practices for public health staff and clinical and non-clinical healthcare personnel.<\/p>\n<p>The date of the regulation or guidance update is included in each post.\u00a0 Please check linked content to be sure it is the most up to date and recommended practice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-layout-container\" style=\"--cl-layout-padding:0px;--cl-layout-margin:0px;\"><div  class=\"cl-layout cl-layout--grid cl-layout--id-19911 cl-layout--masonry  cl-layout--col-l-1 cl-layout--col-m-1 cl-layout--col-s-2 cl-layout--col-xs-1\"  style=\"--cl-layout-gap-c: 0px;--cl-layout-gap-r: 0px;\n\t\t\" ><div class=\"cl-layout__masonry-content\"><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22492\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21450 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1007 \"><h6 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/vdh-clinician-letter-measles-outbreak-expansion-and-back-to-school-immunizations-6-26-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH: Clinician Letter &#8211; Measles Outbreak Expansion and Back-to-School Immunizations (6\/26\/2026)<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAmbulatory (Outpatient) Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Medical Services (EMS)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPediatric \/ NICU\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Preparedness &amp; Operations\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVaccination\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">Clinician Letter: Measles Outbreak Expansion and Back-to-School Immunizations (6\/26\/2026) The Virginia Department of Health announced that the Buckingham County measles outbreak has expanded to Cumberland County. Review the expanded outbreak vaccination recommendations, encourage patients to stay up to date on immunizations before the school year, and immediately report suspected or confirmed measles cases to your local health department.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22491\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21450 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1007 \"><h6 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/vdh-clinician-letter-public-health-updates-on-measles-ebola-preparedness-and-travel-associated-illnesses-6-03-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH: Clinician Letter &#8211; Public Health Updates on Measles, Ebola Preparedness, and Travel-Associated Illnesses (6\/03\/2026)<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAmbulatory (Outpatient) Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Medical Services (EMS)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPediatric \/ NICU\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Preparedness &amp; Operations\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVaccination\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">Clinician Letter:\u00a0Public Health Updates on Measles, Ebola Preparedness, and Travel-Associated Illnesses (6\/03\/2026) This clinician letter provides updates on rising measles activity, Ebola preparedness, and travel-associated illnesses. Protect patients and staff by maintaining a high index of suspicion, assessing travel history, following infection control guidance, ensuring vaccination coverage, and promptly reporting suspected cases to your local health department.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22450\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21450 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1007 \"><h6 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/apic-new-toolkit-to-address-problematic-manufacturer-instructions-for-use-for-non-critical-devices-5-08-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">APIC: New Toolkit to Address Problematic Manufacturer Instructions for Use for Non\u2011Critical Devices (5\/08\/2026)<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAPIC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tQuality Improvement\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tRegulatory Compliance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1005 \">New Toolkit to Address Problematic Manufacturer Instructions for Use for Non\u2011Critical Devices: This toolkit provides practical strategies and resources to help healthcare professionals address problems with manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs) for non-critical medical devices. It supports infection preventionists in safely reprocessing devices when IFUs are unclear, incomplete, or difficult to follow.\u00a0 *Access this resource with a free APIC account.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr id=\"medium-blue-line\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-22493\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225.png\" width=\"1785\" height=\"1910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225.png 1785w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225-957x1024.png 957w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225-768x822.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/Cheers-for-peers_chosen-01-e1695420904225-1435x1536.png 1435w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1785px) 100vw, 1785px\" title=\"Cheers for Peers\" alt=\"Cheers for Peers Icon - 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With about 400 submissions received, selection to present is a notable achievement. This year, several APIC Virginia Chapter members were featured.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the following presenters!<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50Dana Chapman (Sentara Leigh Hospital) and Ginger Vanhoozer (VDH) presented \u201cReciprocal Mentorship That Fits: Education-Rich, Time-Smart, and Built for Collaboration\u201d, discussing\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/community.apic.org\/virginia\/mentorship\/mentor-about\">APIC Virginia &amp; VDH\u2019s novel mentorship program<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50Mai Jatta (Carilion Clinic) discussed Carilion\u2019s systemwide approach to implementing a water and steam testing program in alignment with ANSI\/AAMI ST108 in \u201cSystemwide Implementation of Water and Steam Quality for Medical Device Reprocessing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50Carolyn Kiefer and Andrea Chapman (VDH) presented \u201cFrom Airways to Outbreaks: A State\u2019s Journey Strengthening Respiratory Care Assessments\u201d. They discussed the importance of incorporating respiratory care assessments into outbreak investigations with pathogens such as\u00a0Candida auris, Group A\u00a0Streptococcus, and other multidrug-resistant organisms, and how to implement them in the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50Krysta Luzynski (VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital) discussed \u201cPublic Health in Practice: Leveraging Public Health 3.0 to Strengthen Infection Prevention in a Small, Rural Hospital\u201d. This presentation focused on using the Public Health 3.0 framework to strengthen infection prevention programs, and how a \u201cchief health strategist\u201d role can facilitate collaboration and empower teams.<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50Samuel Ntow (Carilion Clinic) presented \u201cHospital-Onset Sepsis: Characterizing a Hitherto Underrecognized HAI Burden Using Five Years of Surveillance Data at an Academic Medical Center\u201d which discussed the underreporting of hospital onset sepsis in an academic medical center. He found that the rates exceeded several currently tracked HAI categories in his facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tools &amp; Tips to Share Your Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local conferences are a great place to begin. Consider submitting a poster at the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/community.apic.org\/virginia\/events\/apic-virginia-annual-educational-conference\">APIC Virginia Fall Conference<\/a><\/span> (October 15\u201316):<br \/>\n\u21aa\ufe0fAPIC Virginia provides guidance on what to include plus a free <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com\/APIC\/4a7cda58-3409-4c88-a203-439f35833894\/UploadedImages\/APIC_VA_Poster_Template.pptx\">poster template<\/a><\/span>!<\/li>\n<li>Join the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/apic.org\/crpi\/apic-research-network\/\">APIC Research Network<\/a><\/span><\/span> (free for APIC members) to connect with peers and access helpful resources.<\/li>\n<li>Need help shaping your idea or outlining your poster or presentation? 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The IPC Education &amp; Training Resource Library includes state and national resources related to healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance and\/or IPC. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/faq\/\">VIPTA FAQ page<\/a> to learn more about VIPTA library content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr id=\"navy-line\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-19058-11-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Connect With VIPTA<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19058-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-19058-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-19058-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-22487\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749.png\" width=\"1596\" height=\"1344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749.png 1596w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749-1024x862.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749-768x647.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/07\/Vitamin-IPC_chosen-01-1-e1695420735749-1536x1293.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1596px) 100vw, 1596px\" title=\"Vitamin IPC_chosen-01 (1)\" alt=\"VIPTA Bulletin Title: Vitamin IPC with open pill spilling dots in a heart shape.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-19058-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VAVDHORCE\/signup\/38010\">Subscribe to VIPTA Bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-19058-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19058-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-22487\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848.png\" width=\"1715\" height=\"1630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848.png 1715w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848-1024x973.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848-768x730.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_partner_chosen-01-e1695396822848-1536x1460.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1715px) 100vw, 1715px\" title=\"VIPTA_partner_chosen-01\" alt=\"VIPTA Partner Logo - 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