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Healthcare-Associated Infections: Resources for Health Professionals

Below, you can find healthcare-associated infections (HAI) information and tools for health care professionals.

Infection Prevention Education

Find educational materials for infection preventionists, including presentations and external resources.

Laboratories

Learn more about the work of the Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network (ARLN).

NHSN Surveillance

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

 

Antimicrobial Resistance

Find information on antimicrobial-resistant infections.

Reportable Multidrug-Resistant Organisms

Learn about multidrug-resistant organisms and reporting requirements.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Learn about the antimicrobial stewardship programs designed to address overuse of antibiotics.

 

Precautions

Get information on standard precautions and transmission-based precautions.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Get the facts about PPE for health care professionals.

Surgical Site Infection Prevention

Find surgical site infection prevention resources and presentations.

 

Reportable Exposures

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

LTHD Infection Prevention Education

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Find more information on the Local and Tribal Health Department (LTHD) HAI and Infection Prevention Training Program.

 

Questions about HAIs? Contact us!
Phone: 608-267-7711 | Fax: 608-266-0049

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Last revised June 9, 2023