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Infection Prevention
International Infection Prevention Week
International Infection Prevention Week will be observed October 16-22, 2022. This year’s theme --- “The Future is Infection Prevention: 50 Years of Infection Prevention” --- highlights the decades of infection prevention throughout the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s 50 years and inspire the next generation of infection preventionists to join the fight. Learn more about International Infection Prevention Week.
News Releases and Alerts
- 10/14/16 Community Support Needed to "Break the Chain of Infection"
- CDC Advises Hospitals to Alert Patients at Risk from Contaminated Heater-Cooler Devices Used During Cardiac Surgery
Resources
- ADPH Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
Plan (2.4 MB) - APIC Infection Prevention Education
- CDC Hand Hygiene Resource
- CDC C.diff
- CDC CRE
- CDC MRSA
- CDC Injection Safety
- Exclusion and Readmission Criteria for Communicable Diseases in Schools and Childcare Centers
- CDC/STRIVE Infection Control Training
Infection Control Assessment Tools
The Alabama Department of Public, working in conjunction with Alabama Healthcare Facilities and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), is excited to extend resources to help correct gaps in the ever- changing world of facility preparedness/readiness. The CDC tools below, are available for you to complete. Please select the tool that represents your facility type. Upon completion of the tool, please email the saved document to [email protected]. Also remember to include your facility name in the subject line.
Page last updated: September 29, 2022