Greetings from Marin County Public Health (MCPH) Outbreak Prevention and Infection Control (OPIC). MCPH OPIC team supports healthcare and congregate care facilities mitigate and manage risks and prepare for emergencies. Our monthly newsletters include news, guidance, updates, trainings and educational opportunities for all levels of staff.
No known human cases at this time. Current surveillance of zoonotic disease by MCPH. CDPH Bird Flu Page, YouTube video with Dr. Willis, Public Health Officer for Marin County
COVID-19 - New monoclonal antibody: FDA approval for PEMGARDATM (pemivibart) monoclonal antibody received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) of COVID-19.
Marin County Public Health Data Dashboards show information on local public health priorities.
Monthly Infection Control CEU Webinars with Dr. Duncan. Email LTCFReport@marincounty.gov to be added to our webinar. These webinars are open to all and provide 1.0 Continuing Education (CEU) credit to nurses (LVN and RN).
*FREE* On-site PPE Training and Infection Control Training for your staff by your OPIC team! We have bilingual educators! Book Online or email us to schedule LTCFReport@marincounty.gov
Project First Line (PFL): CDC's FREE training materials to provide education for your staff.
CDC Learning Connections: CDC TRAIN - Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
IPC Career Development
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC). Get your Certificate of Infection Control (CIC) and become certified. Contact APIC and begin your preparation.
APIC National Conference: San Antonio, TX. June 3-5, 2024. Information and link to Registration here
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) - Join your professional society: Learn about membership here
Marin County Public Health's Monthly Updates for LTCFs provide updates regarding guidance, local data and surveillance, and training opportunities. Please contact LTCFReport@marincounty.gov to be added to the meeting invitation.