Long-Term Care Infection Preventionist Essentials (SNF/AL)

In partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Surveillance for Healthcare-Associated & Resistant Pathogens (SHARP) Unit is offering complimentary Long-Term Care Infection Preventionist (LTC IP) Essentials Trainings. Training attendees will also receive a free one-year APIC membership; existing members will receive a one-year extension.

This training provides the foundation of the infection preventionist (IP) role and the practice of being an effective IP in a long-term care setting, including creating and managing successful IPC programs and mitigating risk at your facility. This training also covers CMS-required topics. Both virtual and in-person sessions will be offered, select your preferred format and dates:

2023

• Session 1 | Virtual — September 26-28
• Session 2 | Virtual — October 3-5
• Session 3 | In-person (Lansing, MI) — December 5-7

2024

• Session 4 | Virtual — February 27-29
• Session 5 | In-person (Livonia, MI) — April 24-26

There is no cost to attend, however registration space is limited. All individuals interested in attending are encouraged to register as soon as possible.