Healthcare-Associated Infections in Wisconsin

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that occur while receiving health care. Patients who have surgical procedures and those with medical devices, such as central lines and urinary catheters are at risk of developing HAIs. It is also possible to get an infection from multidrug-resistant organisms in various health care settings. If you are a health care or public health professional, patient, or are caring for someone after a procedure, there are steps you can take to prevent HAIs.

Below you can find more information for patients and health professionals.

Patients and Families

Learn the steps that patients and their families can take to prevent HAIs.

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Health Professionals

Find information for health care and public health professionals on HAIs, prevention measures, and educational resources.

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Data

See charts with HAI data.

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HAI Prevention Program Contacts

Find contact information for program staff and infection preventionists.

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