Infectious Diseases in Healthcare Settings
The following are infectious diseases that may be transmitted and/or acquired in healthcare settings and therefore are possible Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). Bloodborne Pathogens Chickenpox (Varicella) Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease ... [... more]
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What are "non-hospital healthcare settings"?
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Non-Hospital Healthcare Settings Should patients colonized or infected with these organisms be admitted to non-hospital healthcare facilities? They refer to residential settings (e.g., long-term care and skilled ... [... more]
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Hand Hygiene Guidelines Fact Sheet
Improved adherence to hand hygiene (i.e. hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand rubs) has been shown to terminate outbreaks in health care facilities, to reduce transmission of antimicrobial resistant organisms (e.g. methicillin resistant ... [... more]
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Slide Presentation for Infection Control Guidelines
Although the principles of infection control remain unchanged, new technologies, materials, equipment, and data require continuous evaluation of current infection-control practices. Although the principles of infection control remain unchanged, ... [... more]
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Protecting Patients / CDC Infection Control in Healthcare
Protecting patients from the transmission of infectious diseases and from conditions attributable to the care they receive is key to an effective infection prevention and control program. Prevention measures for HIV, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B ... [... more]
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First Responders: Encourage Your Workers to
First responders are at risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Needlesticks or cuts from sharp objects contaminated with another person's ... [... more]
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Injection Safety
Please read this fact sheet if you have received a letter stating that you may be at risk due to syringe reuse by your healthcare provider. Patients need to be aware of a very serious threat to their health - the reuse of needles or syringes, and ... [... more]
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Health Tips for Visiting Nursing Homes and Hospitals
The holidays traditionally bring family and friends together for visits, and residents of nursing homes and patients in hospitals especially appreciate seeing friendly, loving faces. If someone you know is under such care, we hope you'll have a ... [... more]
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