Data Use and Visualization for IPC: A Three-Part Progressive Training Series
May 19, 2025 | Candice Young
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MyNACCHO LoginNACCHO hosted a comprehensive six-hour training series for local health department staff engaged in healthcare infection prevention and control (IPC). This progressive three-part series took participants from foundational data analysis through advanced visualization techniques and tool selection.
Access session recordings, slides, and additional resources associated with the training series here.
Complete Series Schedule
All sessions ran 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET
- Session 1: Wednesday, May 28 - Data Aggregation & Analysis
- Session 2: Wednesday, June 11 - Visualization Principles
- Session 3: Wednesday, June 25 - Tool Selection & Application
Progressive Learning Journey
This series was designed as a progressive learning experience. Each session built on the knowledge and skills gained in the previous one.
Session 1: Foundation - Data Aggregation & Analysis
May 28, 2:00-4:00 PM ET
Build your foundation by learning to:
- Access and navigate key national datasets (CDC PLACES, Census ACS, Social Vulnerability Index, etc.)
- Work with data across different geographic boundaries (ZIP code, census tract, county)
- Select meaningful indicators for IPC priority setting
- Apply aggregation techniques to identify hotspots and high-risk populations
Session 2: Application - Visualization Principles
June 11, 2:00-4:00 PM ET
Apply your data skills to create meaningful visualizations by learning to:
- Design clear, accurate, and engaging data visualizations
- Ensure accessibility and inclusiveness in visual design
- Transform the data from Session 1 into compelling visual stories
Session 3: Implementation - Tool Selection & Mastery
June 25, 2:00-4:00 PM ET
Implement your skills using the right tools by learning to:
- Compare the capabilities of popular visualization software
- Match tools to the data and principles learned in Sessions 1 & 2
- Create professional visualizations using real IPC data
- Develop a personal toolkit for ongoing IPC data communication
Who Should Attend
This workshop was designed for local health department staff who:
- Collect, manage, and analyze data for (IPC) in healthcare settings
- Need to communicate IPC findings to various stakeholders
- Want to improve their data visualization skills
- Seek to use and communicate data in new ways to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings
What You’ll Receive
- Practice materials and datasets for hands-on learning
- Recorded workshop sessions for future reference
- Links to all resources
- Certificate of completion with evaluation results
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