弗吉尼亚州感染预防与控制培训联盟 (VIPTA)

Core Elements of Hospital Diagnostic Excellence (DxEx) (February 4, 2026) The Diagnostic excellence (DxEx) provides guidance to implement actionable strategies within hospitals to enhance diagnostic accuracy through improved diagnostic reasoning, testing methodologies, and communication processes, ultimately elevating patient safety standards. It encourages the implementation of systematic approaches and evidence-based practices for improving diagnostic processes, ultimately aiming to reduce errors and increase patient safety across healthcare settings.

Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Surveillance (March 19, 2026) The guidance on Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) emphasizes the importance of implementing prevention strategies, including appropriate antibiotic use, enhanced infection control practices, and patient education to reduce the incidence of C. diff infections in healthcare settings. It highlights the role of the Emerging Infections Program (EIP) in monitoring C. diff cases, promoting research on infection trends, and improving response efforts to effectively manage outbreaks and improve patient care.

Clinician Letter: Updates on Virginia Department of Health Vaccine Recommendations (2/19/2026) The clinician letter reports that Virginia recommends continued use of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 immunization schedule despite recent federal changes, emphasizing that current vaccine guidance should remain grounded in established scientific evidence and clinical best practices. The letter also states that there are no changes to Virginia school immunization requirements and urges clinicians to continue offering recommended vaccines and use clinical judgment in shared decision-making with patients and families.

美国疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）降低风险的注意事项：医疗机构中的水（2月 6，2026）CDC建议制定一项水管理计划，确定设施供水系统中的风险区域，并实施控制措施以防止军团菌等有害病原体。应定期对该计划进行监测、记录和调整，以确保其始终有效并能应对不断变化的情况。

美国采暖、制冷和空调工程师学会 (ASHRAE) 的《医疗保健设施的通风》 (02/16/2026)2025 版的 ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 标准170 概述了医疗保健设施的最低通风要求，强调了暖通空调系统设计的合规性和最佳实践。 主要更新包括自然通风选项、组合空间的室外空气总量计算，以及对成像和门诊区域的明确要求。