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UPDATES to the Nevada One and Only YouTube Channel and Facebook Page!!!

We have added two new radio Public Service Announcements and have updated the OBSERVATIONS interviews on our YouTube Channel.  We have added the interview with Nevada Gastroenterologist, Dr. John Gray and each interview can be viewed in one complete video instead of to segments.  (The segments are still available to those who prefer viewing through that medium).  Click on the links to the right and "like" our Channel and "like the videos"  The same is true for our Facebook page where you will find additional updates posted.  We appreciate your support.

Nevada Campaign Updates - Newsletters!

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Get the latest information about the Nevada Safe Injection Practices Campaign!
The 2011 Winter Newsletter is now available.  You will find the past issues in our archeive to the right of the page.

NEW - Senate Bill 419 - REQUIRES ATTESTATION RELATED TO CDC SAFE INJECTION GUIDELINE

At license issuance/renewal certain providers must attest to knowledge/compliance with *CDC safe injection practices guidelines; & attest for individuals under physician's control/supervision & who are unlicensed pursuant to NRS 630 & whose duties involve injection practices. Includes: Individual Residential Care/Radiation Machine Registration/Attendants, Firefighters/EMTs, Physicians/Assistants, Perfusionists, Professional/Practical Nurses, Osteopathic Physicians/Assistants, Doctors of Oriental Medicine, Podiatric Physicians, Pharmacists/Intern Pharmacists, Medical laboratories.
Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007

Karen Morrow's Open Discussion With "OBSERVATIONS" Host Bob Fisher. A MUST LISTEN EVENT!

Karen Morrow, Patient Advocate,member of the Nevada Coalition for Safe Injection Practices and HONOReform (Board Of Directors), shared her story in an interview on the radio show, "Observations". Listen>

"ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SHOWS WE HAVE DONE IN THE PAST SIXTEEN YEARS."...Host Bob Fisher..."If You Care About Your Health, You'll Take Time To Listen To This Extremely Important Edition Of Observations.(Radio): COMMUNITY HEALTH - March 2011

For the first time in the history of "Observations" Bob brings four guests to the microphone with him!
Nevada State Health Officer, Dr. Tracy Green, M.D.
Nevada Infection Control Specialist, Dr. Guy Grimsley
Dr. John Gray, Gastroenterologist with GI Consultants; and
Steve Langan, Executive Director of HONOReform Foundation/HONOReform

State Injection Safety Resources

Nevada Online Training Module -FREE

A helpful training tool for medical assistants and other staff members. Serves as a good refresher on safe injection practices.

The training consists of 10 sections related to infection control - specifically injection safety. Includes ethical considerations, policies & procedures related to injection safety. Approved for maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/2.00 CME credits in ethics by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, meets the Board’s requirement for 2.00 CME ethics credits./2.00 hours of nursing CEC by the Nevada State Board of Nursing./2.00 hours CE approved by the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners. Tell Me More!>

Medscape Injection Safety Activity - FREE!


• Course Title: “Unsafe Injection Practices: Outbreaks, Incidents, and Root Causes”
• Medscape is an accredited CME/CE/CPE education provider.
• Engaging video roundtable features expert faculty and focuses on safe injection practices for all healthcare providers.
• Highlights the Safe Injection Practices Coalition’s One & Only Campaign materials. The Campaign’s goal is to raise awareness among patients and healthcare providers about safe injection practices.
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