Together, We Are Making an Impact with Infection PreventionSince January, MD Project
Firstline has trained almost 600 individuals across Maryland through 11
educational webinars covering key infection prevention topics and more than 50
interactive Escape Room training sessions for healthcare workers and EVS teams. Over the past six months, we have
also partnered with four local health departments, Dorchester, Frederick,
Kent, and St. Mary’s counties, to showcase the Escape Room experience and
help expand awareness of the project within their communities. We are grateful
for your collaboration, the time you have dedicated to hosting these sessions,
and the many referrals you have provided. Put Your Expired Personal Protective Equipment to Use!While the MD Project Firstline Team is
excited about the high demand for our Escape Room training, our PPE supplies
are running low. When scheduling your
training, please let us know if you can provide any extra or expired PPE, such
as face shields, goggles, gloves, gowns, or masks (surgical or N95s).
If you have an abundance and can
provide PPE for your Escape Room, we would appreciate this type of donation, but we will
gladly provide these materials as needed.
We are grateful to the Kent
County Health Department, photos above, for their generous donation of disposable gowns.
This contribution enabled us to continue providing PPE during our Escape Room trainings, helping ensure participants
have a realistic and engaging learning experience. We appreciate the feedback we
have received and especially are grateful for the positive testimonials like
the ones we received from our January and February trainings:
“The training provided to our
team was informative and active. The instructors did a wonderful job with group
engagement.” Lashaon Shakur and Elasanr Gaston, Medical Facilities of America, Riverdale
“This program was delivered to
first year nursing students… they thoroughly enjoyed the interactive design and
stimulated much conversation.” Nancy Hannafin, Towson University, Towson
“Thank you for your very
knowledgeable and professional team. They were a pleasure to work with.”
Gloria Lay, Keswick Multi-Care Center, Baltimore
“This was a great experience. It was a nice reminder for experienced staff on
the basics of infection control and gave the ‘why.’ We appreciate your team
taking the time to work with us and run the escape room - thank you!”
Elisabeth Mekosh, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore
The Semiquincentennial offers an opportunity to reflect on our country's accomplishments since 1776 and to consider what lies ahead. In July, we invite you to honor
the past and all those who helped to shape our independent nation while
celebrating the promise of a healthier and stronger future for every American.
Other days to recognize in July include: - July 21: The CDC observes Zero HIV Stigma Day to raise
awareness about HIV stigma and viral hepatitis. This observance aims to promote
understanding and reduce stigma associated with HIV and hepatitis, encouraging
individuals to seek testing and treatment.
- July 28: World Hepatitis Day
(WHD). According to CDC, viral hepatitis affects more than 300 million people
worldwide and leads to more than 1 million deaths each year. The CDC and other
organizations around the world recognize WHD by raising awareness about viral
hepatitis, the burdens people with hepatitis face, ongoing work to combat viral
hepatitis across the globe, and actions people can take to prevent future
transmission.
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