Reflections on Burnout & IPC at UIOs: A Storytelling Approach
2023-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
March 16, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
On March 16, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will continue with session two of our CDC Project Firstline virtual live training series: Weaving Resilience into Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). This event, Reflections on Burnout & IPC at Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), will explore a storytelling approach to educate UIO frontline healthcare workers on key concepts, actions, and tools related to IPC and burnout. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on and share their experiences. NCUIH is a proud partner with Project Firstline, the CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Control.
Objectives:

To reinforce key infection prevention and control (IPC) concepts and actions, particularly in the context of risk recognition
To use a Storytelling approach to create space for UIO workers to reflect on and share their experiences with burnout and IPC challenges
To highlight resources and strategies that can support UIOs with addressing both IPC training programs and burnout

Presenters:

Marie Zephier, MPH (Oglala Sioux Tribe) – IPC Contractor, NCUIH
Alyssa Longee, MPH, BSN, RN (Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes) – Public Health Manager, NCUIH
Kyle Mitchell (Diné, Navajo) – IPC Contractor, NCUIH

Audience:

UIO Staff
IPC Champions

Weaving Resilience into Infection Prevention: IPC in Offsite & Virtual Care Settings at UIOs
2023-05-11 14:00 - 15:00
May 11, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
On May 11, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will continue the NCUIH Project Firstline Community of Learning Series: Weaving Resilience into Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for UIOs through the event, “IPC in Offsite & Virtual Care Settings at UIOs.” As a proud partner with Project Firstline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national training collaborative, NCUIH will use this live virtual training to educate UIO frontline healthcare workers on key IPC concepts and actions in the context of offsite and virtual care. Event participants can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits or Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits by attending this event.
Objectives:

To improve UIO workers’ knowledge of key infection prevention and control concepts and actions related to cleaning, disinfection, and environmental reservoirs
To enhance UIO workers’ understanding of the role of infection prevention and control in offsite and virtual care settings
To increase UIO workers’ awareness of infection risk recognition strategies and infection prevention and control resources

Presenters:

Crystal Beyer, RN, MSN-IPC, CIC, Infection Preventionist, Clinical Epidemiology and Infection Control/Prevention at Advocate Sherman Hospital/Advocate Support Center
Jody B. White, RN, BSN, Contractor, Montana Primary Care Association
Kyle Mitchell (Diné, Navajo), IPC Contractor at NCUIH
Marie Zephier, MPH (Oglala Sioux Tribe), IPC Contractor at NCUIH
Daliyah Killsback (Northern Cheyenne/Assonet Band of Wampanoag), IPC Fellow at NCUIH

Audience:

UIO Staff
UIO IPC Champions

IPC in Urban Indian Outreach/Referral Settings (Earn CME and CNE Credits)
2023-06-14 14:00 - 15:00
June 14, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
On June 14, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will commence a NCUIH Project Firstline Community of Learning Series titled Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Distinctive Urban Indian Care Settings. The first event of this series will focus on IPC in Urban Indian Outreach/Referral Settings. As a proud partner with Project Firstline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national training collaborative, NCUIH will use this live virtual training to educate Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) frontline healthcare workers on key IPC concepts and actions in the context of outreach and referral settings. Event participants can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits or Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits by attending this event.
Objectives:

To improve UIO workers’ knowledge of key infection prevention and control concepts and actions
To improve UIO workers’ awareness of IPC resources for outreach and referral settings
To create space for peer-to-peer learning and sharing on IPC between UIOs

Presenters:

Kyle Mitchell (Diné, Navajo) – IPC Contractor, NCUIH
Alyssa Longee, MPH, BSN, RN (Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes) – Public Health Manager, NCUIH
Dr. Richa Kaushal, MD, FAAP – Deputy Medical Director, Fresno American Indian Health Project
Johnny Delgado – HR Generalist/Grants Program/Project Director, Bakersfield American Indian Health Project

Audience:

UIO Staff
UIO IPC Champions

Please contact IPC@ncuih.org for more information.

IPC in Urban Indian Behavioral Health Settings
2023-08-09 14:00 - 15:00
August 9, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
As a proud partner with Project Firstline, the CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Control, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will use this virtual training to educate frontline healthcare workers on key concepts, actions, and tools related to IPC in the context of UIOs that provide behavioral health services. Attendees will have the opportunity to reinforce their IPC knowledge and will also have the opportunity to engage with subject matter experts and other UIOs.
Event Series Goal:
This series will provide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) recommendations and resources for Urban Indian Organizations (UIO). The goal is to provide relevant and culturally competent information for UIOs by covering their various services: outreach/referral, behavioral health, and primary care.
Objectives:

To improve UIO workers’ knowledge and understanding of general IPC concepts and actions in the UIO setting.
To improve UIO workers’ awareness of IPC considerations related to behavioral health services and resources for UIOs.
To create space for the webinar attendees to share knowledge, challenges, successes, and resources related to IPC considerations and strategies in a behavioral health setting.

Presenters:

Host: Sophie Chishty, Public Health Project Coordinator, NCUIH
Knowledge Sharing: Zachary Prezotti, Public Health Associate, NCUIH
Activity: Zoë Harris (Mashpee Wampanoag), Public Health Associate, NCUIH
UIO Spotlight: Veronica “Ronnie” Whitehorse (Diné), from San Diego American Indian Health Center

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Stakeholders
IPC Champions

IPC in Primary Care Settings
2023-09-07 14:00 - 15:00
September 7, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
As a proud partner with Project Firstline, the CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Control, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will use this virtual training to educate frontline healthcare workers on key concepts, actions, and tools related to IPC in the context of UIOs that provide primary care. Attendees will have the opportunity to reinforce their IPC knowledge and will also have the opportunity to engage with subject matter experts and other UIOs.
Event Series Goal:
This series will provide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) recommendations and resources for Urban Indian Organizations (UIO). The goal is to provide relevant and culturally competent information for UIOs by covering their various services: outreach/referral, behavioral health, and primary care.
Objectives:

To improve UIO workers’ knowledge and understanding of key IPC concepts and actions within primary care settings.
To improve UIO workers’ awareness of how IPC can be easily integrated into their everyday work.
To create space for peer-to-peer learning and sharing on IPC between UIOs.

Presenters:

Daliyah Killsback (Northern Cheyenne, Assonet Band of Wampanoag) – IPC Fellow, National Council of Urban Indian Health
Karen Kwok – NCUIH Contractor
Debbie Dahl – Infection Prevention and Control Manager, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic

Audience:

UIO Staff
IPC Champions
