What's included
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a threat to patient safety. CDC provides national leadership in surveillance, outbreak investigations, laboratory research, and prevention of healthcare-associated infections for health departments and healthcare facilities.
Resources
HAI Outbreak Investigations Toolkit
Targeted Assessment for Prevention (TAP) Strategy Toolkit
HAI/AR and Accreditation Crosswalk Toolkit
Inter-Facility Infection Control Transfer Form for States Establishing HAI Prevention Collaboratives
Prevention and response toolkits
About Outbreak Investigations in Healthcare Settings
Best Practices for Bloodstream Infection Prevention in Dialysis Setting
Clinical Guidance for C. diff Prevention in Acute Care Facilities
Public Health Strategies for Preventing NTM Outbreaks
Considerations for Reducing Risk: Surfaces in Healthcare Facilities
Considerations for Reducing Risk: Water in Healthcare Facilities