Healthcare-Associated Infections: Resources for Health Professionals

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance

Below, you can find data and information on surveillance, HAIs, and antimicrobial resistance for health care professionals.

HAI Surveillance

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Learn about HAI surveillance and the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship

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Learn about antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Reportable Multidrug-Resistant Organisms

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Learn about multidrug-resistant organisms and reporting requirements.

Infection prevention and control practices

Below, you can find guidance and resources on various infection prevention and control (IPC) practices.

Precautions

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Get information on standard, transmission-based, and enhanced-barrier precautions.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Get the facts about PPE for health care professionals.

Reportable Exposures

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Read about bloodborne pathogens, other potentially infectious materials, and exposure control plans.

Surgical Site Infection Prevention

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Find surgical site infection prevention resources and presentations.

Considerations for various health care settings

Below, you can find infection prevention and control considerations for various health care settings.

Infection Prevention and Dialysis

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Learn about infection prevention and control practices specific to dialysis settings.

Infection Prevention in Ambulatory Care

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Learn about infection prevention and control practices specific to ambulatory care settings.

Infection Prevention in Oral Health Settings

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Learn about best practices and access toolkits on infection prevention and control in dental and oral health settings.

Infection prevention and control resources for health care partners

Below, you can find educational materials and training resources on infection prevention and control for public health professionals and health care workers.

Infection Prevention Education

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Find educational materials for infection preventionists on infection prevention and HAIs.

Infection Preventionist Starter Kit

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The interactive, web-based “starter kit” provides background information, resources, and templates for infection preventionists.

Local and Tribal Health Department Resources

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Find educational materials and training resources on HAIs and infection prevention for local and Tribal health department (LTHD) staff.


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Last revised July 29, 2024