Healthcare Leader: Monitoring Wastewater Surveillance Data: Early COVID-19 Spread Detection and More Updates

March 14, 2024

Monitoring Wastewater Surveillance Data

Did you know that communities can track the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in wastewater samples?

These data can provide an early warning of COVID-19’s spread in communities. Nationally, the wastewater viral activity level for COVID-19 is currently moderate. Learn more about the wastewater viral activity level here to help inform your prevention efforts!

Have you visited the WAVE immunization microsite yet? It features tools like the “COVID-19 Updated Vaccine What You Need to Know” Flyer. This handout can be provided to patients/consumers who want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccine. Check back often for frequently added information and resources.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Emergency Visits Decline, but Death Rate Persists

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Events & Education

Calling all Infection Preventionists!

Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies.

This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda, MSN, RN, and Mary Ellen Casey, MSN, RN every Thursday at 11 am ET.

New Resource Launching Soon

Coming Soon: Vaccine Voices

We'll soon unveil a 6-part audio learning series equipping nursing home staff with motivational interviewing skills for COVID-19 vaccine conversations. Through relatable scenarios, learn to actively listen, explore concerns with empathy, and guide patients and families toward informed decisions.

These bite-sized modules provide practical tools for open dialogues, understanding diverse vaccination perspectives, and addressing hesitancy compassionately.

Stay informed in your

vaccination efforts:

Visit our WAVE page to access up-to-date resources to support your efforts

Keep the learning going:

Visit our calendar to register for upcoming events
Access on-demand training with IPRO Learn!

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This material was prepared by the IPRO QIN-QIO, a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. 12SOW-IPRO-QIN-T1-AA-21-435