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The NC Division of Public Health invites healthcare professionals to become trainers in safe injection practices, addressing vital infection control issues. Since 2001, over 150,000 patients in the U.S. have faced potential hepatitis and HIV exposure due to lapses in injection safety. This program offers free training, nursing contact hours, and the opportunity to present on critical topics in healthcare settings. Join us on September 25, 2014, to learn more and contribute to enhancing patient safety through effective training. Limited spaces available!
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Become a Trainer with the Safe Injection Connection • Since 2001, more than 150,000 patients in the United States have been notified of potential exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV due to lapses in basic infection control practices. The North Carolina Division of Public Health (NC DPH) has partnered with the CDC and the One & Only Campaign to educate healthcare providers about safe injection practices. • The NC DPH is inviting interested healthcare professionals to join a network of trainers to help spread the messages of the campaign to other professionals in a variety of healthcare settings. • Trainers are asked to present a minimum of two times throughout the year. Training materials will be provided for use during these presentations. • The September 25th training will include such topics as incidents and outbreaks , impacts and best practices. • Nursing contact hours (3.5) will be provided. Space is limited! • PROGRAM BENEFITS • Free half-day injection safety training • Receive contact hours • Improve patient safety • PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS • Agree to provide 2+ presentations per year • Pass qualifying exam • Healthcare or QI background • Comfortable Presenting TRAINING Thursday, September 25, 2014, 8:30 am-12:30 pm NC Division of Public Health (Cardinal Room) 5605 Six Forks RoadRaleigh, NC 27609 To register for this program contact Marilee Johnson at marilee.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov or at (919) 715-7461.