On April 1st, SPICE will launch two more free educational modules
that address infection control in long term care facilities. Funding from a CMS
– NC DHSR partnership has supported the development of four modules. The newest
modules focus on safe injection practices employing an American Idol-themed show called The Technique, and on environmental disinfection
utilizing an upbeat “infomercial” to educate viewers. Go to spiceducation.unc.edu to view the modules, or to order a DVD. More modules are on the way: SPICE has just
been awarded a second round of funding to produce two new modules that will focus
on Clostridium difficile and urinary
tract infections.
Also, on April 1st, SPICE will launch its newly
revised Curriculum for Infection Control in Dental Settings. The course is
offered through the SPICEducation website for $150 (go to
spiceducation.unc.edu), as well as through approved providers in classroom and
webinar formats (more information at spice.unc.edu/dental).
