Infection Prevention

International Infection Prevention Week

Alabama recognizes that infection preventionist (IPs) play a crucial role in keeping the public safe and healthy - protecting us from surges in healthcare-associated infections and so many other infectious threats. International Infection Prevention Week will be observed October 13-19, 2024. This year’s theme --- "Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention" Learn more about International Infection Prevention Week.

News Releases and Alerts

Resources

Infection Control Assessment Tools

The Alabama Department of Public Health, 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 Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Tool for General Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Across Settings tool is intended to systematically assess healthcare facility infection prevention and control practices in acute care, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Long-term care facilities can request an IPC consultation with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Long-Term Care Strike Team by emailing: [email protected]. Acute care facilities and outpatient settings can email [email protected] for an IPC consultation. The Infection Control Assessment and Response Tool for General Infection Prevention and Control Across Settings will be used during consultations to guide quality improvement activities.

Facility Demographics and Infection Prevention and Control Infrastructure - Acute Care Hospital and Critical Access Hospital

Facility Demographics and Infection Prevention and Control Infrastructure - Long-Term Care

Facility Demographics and Infection Prevention and Control Infrastructure - Outpatient - Ambulatory Care

Module 1 Training Auditing and Feedback Facilitator Guide

Module 2 Hand Hygiene Facilitator Guide

Module 3 Transmission Based Precautions Facilitator Guide

Module 4 Environmental Services Facilitator Guide

Module 5 High-level Disinfection and Sterilization Facilitator Guide

Module 6 Injection Safety Facilitator Guide

Module 7 Point of Care Blood Testing Facilitator Guide

Module 8 Wound Care Facilitator Guide

Module 9 Healthcare Laundry Facilitator Guide