Category: Healthcare-associated infections
New Africa CDC Legal Framework Helps Promote Infection Prevention and Control
The authors of this post co-led the development of the Africa CDC Legal Framework for Infection Prevention and Control. When we first began developing a strategy for Africa CDC to combat antimicrobial-resistant infections in Africa, we kept hearing the same message from people working in hospitals or in governments: no one gives us the authority Read More >
Posted on byHICPAC invites your comments on revised isolation precautions guideline this fall
CDC’s evidence-based guidelines for health care are designed to protect healthcare workers and patients, encourage safe practices, improve health outcomes, and save lives. They are not regulations, but many regulatory bodies consider this advice when they create the rules that lead to penalties and payments for healthcare facilities. We have learned a lot about how Read More >
Posted on by 55 CommentsImplementing Infection Prevention and Control Measures Reduces CRE in Vietnam
This story has moved and can be found on the International Infection Control Website at https://www.cdc.gov/international-infection-control/php/stories/cre-vietnam.html Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsFive Ways Nursing Staff use Infection Control to Make Health Care Safer
May was National Nurses Month, an important observance to acknowledge nurses’ significant impact on health care. Every day, nurses across the country make an invaluable difference in the lives of their patients and the communities they serve. Project Firstline recognizes their ongoing sacrifices and contributions and strives to support nurses by providing the critical infection Read More >
Posted on by 8 CommentsEight Ways Health Department Leaders Can Support Effective HAI/AR Programs to Advance Prevention Efforts in their Community
State and territorial health agency (S/THA) Healthcare-Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) programs play a critical role in spearheading prevention, detection, and outbreak response in their communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, HAI/AR programs led and supported healthcare infection prevention and control activities to help keep the public safe. Several significant federal investments have been made Read More >
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