Project Firstline Mississippi
We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
“Project Firstline” is a national training collaborative lead by the CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Prevention & Control. This effort is designed to both prepare frontline healthcare workers to protect themselves and their patients from the threat of infectious disease while simultaneously providing them with the tools and resources necessary to do so with confidenc
06/17/2024
As healthcare professionals, we prioritize patient safety above all else. Raising awareness and educating others about the prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and keep our patients safe and healthy are more important than ever. 🧤
Read more about Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), how to prevent them, how to keep our patients safe and healthy in our latest blog:
Healthcare-Associated Infections What Are They and How Can You Prevent Them? - Project Firstline Mississippi HAIs are infections that patients acquire during, or shortly after, receiving healthcare in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. HAIs are a significant concern for healthcare safety, ranking among the leading causes of unnecessary death and avoidable harm for patients receiving medica...
06/14/2024
During National Nursing Assistant Week (June 13-19, 2024) Project Firstline Mississippi recognizes the tireless dedication of nursing assistants who provide exceptional care to patients and residents. We thank you!
Find training and educational materials at ProjectFirstline.org!
06/13/2024
🌟 Congratulations to Hayley Miller, ICU RN-BSN, Staff Nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi for being recognized as a Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉
Her nominator kindly said:
"She works in the ICU caring for her patients and their families. She advocates for the patients to ensure they receive the best care possible. She worked through the pandemic, even sacrificing time with her family to help take care of others. She is also a mom who strives to teach her child about the importance of proper hygiene and cleaning up the world around us."
Do you know someone like Hayley? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
06/10/2024
Explore the wealth of educational resources on infection prevention and control offered by Project Firstline Mississippi. Find printable materials tailored for your workspace on our website. Take advantage of our downloadable print resources today!
https://projectfirstlinems.org/resources/
🤩 Help us welcome Dee Evans-Armond, MSN, RN at University of Mississippi Medical Center as our next Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉
Her nominator proudly mentioned,
“Dee has been a nurse for over ten years. She's an outstanding nurse in the hospital, but she’s a hero in the community. Any accident she sees, she stops. Any injury she sees, she stops and aids. She literally has helped in so many auto accidents and Injuries out in the community it’s unreal! She’s a hero. This is why I nominate her.”
Do you know someone like Dee? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
06/05/2024
When germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them, antimicrobial resistance happens. Learn more about the role you can take to prevent antimicrobial resistance. 👉https://tinyurl.com/yc3xfvtx
06/03/2024
Explore essential tips on infection control and prevention for rashes, specifically designed for healthcare workers! Click here to learn more. https://projectfirstlinems.org/micro-learns/
🌟 Recognizing our next exceptional Project Firstline MS Hero, Tabathia Shackleford, RN at North Mississippi Medical Center! 🎉
Aga’s nominator had this to say:
"Tabathia has been a leader for our unit. She excels in focusing on patient safety. She was able to remove two catheters and a central line in one day! Tabathia is a great champion for infection prevention on our unit."
Do you know someone like Tabathia? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
05/27/2024
How do you know that your N-95 respirator is fitted appropriately? Here is some information on the appropriate actions to take to make sure your N-95 respirator is properly fitted.https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/respirator-fit-testing.pdf
🌟 Congratulations to Brooke Papania, ASCP, Microbiology Supervisor at Memorial Health Systems for being recognized as a Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉
Her nominator proudly said:
"I would like to nominate Brooke Papania, who leads our Microbiology Team. We could not treat patients effectively and stop the spread of infections without our Microbiology Lab Team. Brooke has served on our organization's Blood Culture contamination team, and helped reduce our rate from 5% to 2%. She serves on many committees providing her expertise and helping develop many initiatives to reduce HAIs."
Do you know someone like Brooke? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
05/22/2024
On , Project Firstline Mississippi would like to recognize the importance of ID pharmacists and the contributions they make to patient care.
What is Project Firstline Mississippi?
We are a group of healthcare professionals united in infection prevention and control! To learn more about how you can keep your colleagues and patients safe from infectious diseases and illnesses, visit: https://projectfirstlinems.org/
Every time we enter the patient zone, we can get dangerous germs on our hands and spread them to ourselves or to other patients. Keeping our hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infections.
🤩 Help us welcome Whitney Sutton, BSN, RN, ICU Manager at Memorial Health System in Gulfport as our next Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉
Her nominator proudly mentioned,
“I would like to nominate our hospital’s Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) Champion and Team Leader, Whitney Sutton, for leading our healthcare systems reduction in Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections within the last year. Whitney displays strong communication skill, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about reducing CLABSI’s. She has led our CLABSI reduction initiatives by engaging our team and educating staff as well as communicating across all levels of leadership the importance of reducing healthcare-associated infections.”
Do you know someone like Whitney? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
🤔 Did you know that breathing generates respiratory droplets? Viruses can spread through these droplets when people breathe, talk, cough, or sneeze. 🦠 That's why wearing a mask when sick or covering coughs and sneezes can aid in proper source control. 😷
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratoryviruses/prevention/masks.html
05/10/2024
Seas the day: honoring Nurses Week with beach vibes and healing tides! We shore do appreciate you! 🦀
📝: projectfirstlinems.org/celebrating-nurses-week-honoring-the-heroes-of-healthcare/
🌟 Recognizing our next exceptional Project Firstline MS Hero, Aga Young, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Baptist Medical Groups! 🎉
Aga’s nominator had this to say:
“Aga is always willing to support all clinicians in day-to-day operations. She’s a valuable team player that doesn’t mind playing.”
Do you know someone like Aga? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
05/07/2024
National Nurses' Week is May 6th-May 10th. The theme for this year is "Nurses Make the Difference," honoring the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care in every healthcare setting. Thank a nurse who you see makes a difference!
Read more on PFL MS & Nurses Week here: https://projectfirstlinems.org/celebrating-nurses-week-honoring-the-heroes-of-healthcare/
Let's celebrate by remembering the importance of hand hygiene in keeping ourselves and our communities safe. We can make a difference, one hand wash at a time!
05/04/2024
May the Fourth be with you and may proper hand hygiene and infection control practices be your lightsaber against the dark side of germs! Wash your hands, you will!
🌟 Congratulations to Crystal Florez, Housekeeper at Tippah County Hospital for being recognized as a Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉
Her nominator kindly said:
“Crystal is one of the hardest working housekeepers that we have at Tippah County Hospital and Tippah County Health Clinic. She takes care of us in the RHC. She makes sure we have everything we need for the day, she cleans very well, and she makes sure to use the cleaners that must be used in the RHC. Crystal is great. She goes over and beyond her normal job duties to make sure we have what we need all day and checks on us throughout the day. It is so nice to come in each morning to a clean clinic. Thank you, Crystal! We appreciate you!”
Do you know someone like Crystal? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
05/01/2024
Contaminated hands of healthcare personnel or direct contact with an infected wound are common modes of transmission of MRSA in healthcare settings. What are some actions you can take to avoid the spread of MRSA? Comment below!
Learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/4t67syac
04/28/2024
Take a look at some of our interactive resources on the website to test your infection control knowledge!
https://projectfirstlinems.org/interactive-resources/
Help us welcome Misty Boyle, AEMT with LifeCare Ambulance as our next Project Firstline MS Hero!
Her nominator proudly mentioned,
“I wanted to nominate Misty, recognizing excellence in healthcare safety and hygiene practices. As an Advanced EMT, Misty goes above and beyond in prioritizing hand hygiene, using proper PPE, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and devices diligently, and disposing of medical waste appropriately. Not only does she excel in these areas herself, but she also goes out of her way to help and guide others in doing the same. Misty's dedication to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and her colleagues is truly commendable. I believe she is a shining example of what it means to be a healthcare professional who consistently puts the well-being of others first.”
Do you know someone like Misty? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
04/24/2024
📚 By educating patients and visitors about infection prevention basics (e.g., hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and staying home when sick), you can help stop the spread of infection.
https://infectionpreventionandyou.org/protect-your-patients/educate-your-patients-on-infection-prevention/
04/23/2024
Happy Earth Day 2024! This , take the time to review and reinforce infection prevention protocols in your healthcare setting.
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🌟 Recognizing our exceptional Project Firstline MS Hero, Devan Simpson, AEMT at LifeCare Ambulance! 🎉
Devan’s nominator had this to say:
"I am writing to nominate Devan for the recognition of his exceptional commitment to safety protocols in the medical field. As an Advanced EMT, Devan consistently demonstrates a rigorous adherence to best practices that ensure the well-being of both patients and healthcare providers. Moreover, he consistently utilizes proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, gowns, and eye protection to minimize cross-contamination risks and safeguard against hazardous materials. Devan's unwavering commitment to upholding stringent safety measures not only reflects his professionalism but also underscores his genuine concern for the welfare of both patients and colleagues. I wholeheartedly believe that his contributions merit recognition as they embody the highest standards of excellence in healthcare practice."
Do you know someone like Devan? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO today! Comment on our nomination posts or at https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
🌟 Congratulations to Nora Gough-Davis, DNP, MBA, MSNS, APRN, FNP-BC for being recognized as a Project Firstline MS Hero! 🎉 Your strong safety ethic, reliability and willingness to go the extra mile are truly commendable. Thank you for being a role model to your team! 🙌
Does Nora remind you of someone you know? Nominate YOUR Project Firstline HERO here! 👉 https://projectfirstlinems.org/pfl-hero-nomination/
Project Firstline Mississippi We provide infection prevention and control education for all frontline healthcare workers!
12/20/2023
ATTN: New microlearn! What should you do when you see diarrhea? Check it and learn more on how you should respond when you encounter germs from diarrhea. Link in bio!
12/19/2023
The CDC has a continuing education course on infection prevention in the dialysis setting. The course reviews infection risks in outpatient hemodialysis, CDC recommendations for outpatient hemodialysis, tools and resources to help prevent infections. https://www.cdc.gov/dialysis/clinician/IPinDS-Training.html
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