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At #STIEngage2024, we heard from Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), about the urgency of responding to the U.S. #syphilis and #congenitalsyphilis epidemic. An essential component of our response is #publichealth #surveillance staging, which supports the prevention and control of syphilis in a variety of important ways. For example, (1) identification of new cases helps ensure the #treatment of people with syphilis and supports real-time identification of new infections; (2) it provides consistent and accurate #data about status and trends in the burden of disease; and (3) it supports resource allocation and prioritization efforts by enabling targeted #advocacy for funding and resources, as well as #prevention communication. Public health surveillance requires that public health officials classify and count cases consistently across reporting jurisdictions. This new course 👇 developed by JSI, in close collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of STD Prevention, is designed to help health health department staff apply the surveillance case definition and stage cases of adult syphilis (i.e., syphilis that is not congenitally acquired) in accordance with the #CSTE Surveillance Case Definition. 📣 Please help spread the word to state and local health department surveillance staff and #STI programs!

New Achievement 💐 Happily Finished Preventing Legionnaires' Disease (PreventLD Training) Form Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [ CDC ]. In These Training we work on How to : 1-Create a Water Management Program. 2-Describe the Building Water Systems Using Text & Flow Diagrams. 3-Identify Areas Where Legionella Could Grow. 4-Decide Where Control Measures Should Be Applied & How to Monitor Them. 5-Establish Ways to Intervene When Control Limits Are Not Met. 6-Make Sure the Program is Running as Designed & Is Effective (Verification and Validation) 7-Document and Communicate All the Activities of Your Water Management program.

It’s encouraging to see the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for schools, especially as we approach the summer holidays. This is a crucial time for #schools to implement measures to reduce disease transmission for the upcoming academic year. The PR states; “As school administrators are closing out the current school year and planning for the new school year in the fall, CDC is providing the guidance now to ensure it can be part of those back-to-school preparations” “The new guidance is consistent with the recently released CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance. It is intended to support schools in developing and implementing actions and plans to guide them in maintaining a healthy and safe environment” It's essential for policymakers worldwide to take note of this guidance and consider implementing similar strategies. Let's prioritise the health and safety of students and staff, support in-person learning, and improve health and learning outcomes. “CDC has updated actions schools can take to prevent germs from spreading and keep kids healthy and learning,” said CDC Director Mandy Cohen, M.D., M.P.H. “This update puts lessons learned into actionable steps schools can follow to keep our kids, teachers, and school staff safe.” https://lnkd.in/eWTajK5V #CDC #SchoolSafety #Education #BackToSchoolPreparations #LongCovid #LongCovidKids #CleanAir #CleanTheAirWeShare

Did you know that a key part of our WSCC Practice Blueprint is DE-implementation? The goal is not to add more to our plates. Schools are also encouraged to consider opportunities to END ineffective programs to free up resources for more promising initiatives. Check out Session 7 in the practice blueprint or p. 35 of the entire doc. https://lnkd.in/ept4V5hH We post about a tip, strategy or nugget from our WSCC Blueprints and Practice Briefs on #WSCCWednesdays! Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

🎉 Excited to share that I have successfully completed the *Fundamentals of Bloodborne Pathogens* course from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This course has deepened my understanding of bloodborne pathogens, safety protocols, and preventive measures in healthcare settings. With this knowledge, I am better equipped to contribute to research and practices that enhance public health and safety. #BloodbornePathogens #Healthcare #PublicHealth #CDC #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #MedicalMicrobiology

Learn how to elevate your crisis response with trauma-informed care! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in partnership with NACCHO, has developed a free course for post-overdose outreach team members and first responders. First responders can earn continuing education units (CEUs) by enrolling in and taking the full course (5 modules) on trauma-informed approaches for post-overdose outreach teams here: https://bit.ly/4dhmohY This is an online course that aims to equip first responders and post-overdose outreach teams with the background and tools to implement a trauma-informed response when interacting with a person who has experienced an overdose. The approach taught in this course can help improve interactions between teams and persons experiencing overdose and can help team members understand how trauma can impact the people they serve and other people that they interact with in their roles.

When concerns about your child's development surface, determining next steps are crucial. Here's a few quick steps on how to seek help for your child should you be concerned about how he/she is progressing: 1️⃣ Schedule appt with your child's pediatrician 2️⃣ Create a milestone checklist 3️⃣ Discuss the checklist w/ pediatrician 4️⃣ Ask questions for clarification Don't wait - Acting early can make a real difference! 💙 Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Did you know that investing in health training is part of promoting good habits in your associates? Evidence shows that, along with high quality disease prevention programmes, guided, evidence-based and easily accessible trainings reduce the risks of bad habits in associates and workers. Don't be left out, this 2024 be part of the Celebration and train with us! capacitacion@nativasc.com.m.x

💡| Education and training plan (clinical and non-clinical health care workers) The purpose of this course is to prepare healthcare workers to prevent and control the spread of infection…🦠🧫🤺