Type of Healthcare-Associated Infections - HAI

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About HAIs

HAIs are infections that patients get while or soon after receiving health care.

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HAIs: Reports and Data

CDC publishes data reports to help track progress and target areas that need assistance.

HAI Prevention and Control for Healthcare

CDC resources and information on infection control in outpatient healthcare settings.

HAI Prevention, Control and Outbreak Response for Public Health and Healthcare

Resources for public health and healthcare professionals to prevent and control HAI.

Introduction to the Patient Notification Toolkit

This toolkit helps health departments or healthcare facilities conduct a patient notification.

Laboratory Resources for HAIs

Laboratory resources to detect HAIs and antimicrobial resistance.

New report

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Research Gaps in Patient and Healthcare Personnel Safety

This report is intended to help investigators, funders, state and local health departments, and pati...

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