Healthcare-Associated Infections: Resources for Health Professionals

Find educational materials for infection preventionists and local and Tribal health departments on infection prevention and HAIs.

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

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

Learn about antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Learn about multidrug-resistant organisms and reporting requirements.

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

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

Get the facts about PPE for health care professionals.

Find surgical site infection prevention resources and presentations.

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

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