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Guides and information on infection control. Tutorial on drug-resistant organisms. Issues and recommendations for the prevention of nosocomial pneumonia. Recommendations for isolation practices and infection control in hospitals. Guidelines for controlling the risk of VRE infection and colonization. Emerging pathogens and multidrug-resistant organisms. Laundry guidelines. Needle sticks.
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APIC Infection Control Guidelines [11500] 
Full text of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's guidelines
Full text of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's guidelines
CDC Guideline for Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities [17837]
Sets standards for everything from cleaning sinks to air quality sampling
Sets standards for everything from cleaning sinks to air quality sampling
CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities [17983]
Guidelines for protecting patients and healthcare workers
Guidelines for protecting patients and healthcare workers
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease [19051]
Incidents signal the need for renewed awareness of preventive measures in infection control
Incidents signal the need for renewed awareness of preventive measures in infection control
Flu - Avian Flu Disinfectants [29046]
Antimicrobial Products to Disinfect Poultry and Other Facilities Against Avian (Bird) Flu
Antimicrobial Products to Disinfect Poultry and Other Facilities Against Avian (Bird) Flu
Four Things You Can Do To Prevent Infection ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[26683]
What the general public can do to limit the spread of respiratory infections in communities
[26683] What the general public can do to limit the spread of respiratory infections in communities
Guideline for Prevention Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia [3436]
Replaces the previous CDC Guideline for Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonia
Replaces the previous CDC Guideline for Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonia
Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals [3434]
Provides recommendations for isolation practices in hospitals
Provides recommendations for isolation practices in hospitals
Guidelines for Laundry in Healthcare Facilities [4303]
Outlines control measures to prevent disease transmission from soiled laundry in healthcare
Outlines control measures to prevent disease transmission from soiled laundry in healthcare
Guidelines for Preventing Transmission of Tuberculosis in Healthcare Settings [36271]
TB infection control measures recommended by CDC
TB infection control measures recommended by CDC
Guidelines for Prevention of Intravascular Device-Related Infection [3435]
Recommendations designed to reduce the incidence of intravascular device-related infections
Recommendations designed to reduce the incidence of intravascular device-related infections
Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings [14750]
Guideline for Handwashing and Hospital Environmental Control
Guideline for Handwashing and Hospital Environmental Control
Handwashing: The Simplest Way to Avoid Infection [23617]
The health benefits of hand washing - advice for consumers
The health benefits of hand washing - advice for consumers
Healthcare-Associated Infections Program [2806]
US Centers for Disease Control infection control recommendations for hospitals
US Centers for Disease Control infection control recommendations for hospitals
Hepatitis [6442]
Very large number of documents related to Hepatitis A,B,C,D,E.G & infection control
Very large number of documents related to Hepatitis A,B,C,D,E.G & infection control
Immunization of Health-Care Workers [19923]
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Impact of Hospital-Acquired Bloodstream Infections [23635]
Article explores the impact of hospital-acquired infections, with a focus on bloodstream infections
Article explores the impact of hospital-acquired infections, with a focus on bloodstream infections
Infection Control in Healthcare Settings [22529]
Infection control practices for protecting patients and healthcare workers
Infection control practices for protecting patients and healthcare workers
Infection Control Plan [26749]
Text of an infection control plan in place at a county psychiatric center
Text of an infection control plan in place at a county psychiatric center
Infection Control State of the Art Reports [11504]
A series of educational brochures for health care workers
A series of educational brochures for health care workers
International Health Care Worker Safety Center [9704]
Dedicated to identifying effective measures for reducing occupational exposures in healthcare
Dedicated to identifying effective measures for reducing occupational exposures in healthcare
Management of Health-Care Worker Exposures to HIV [23026]
Public health service recommendations for the management of health-care workers exposed to HIV
Public health service recommendations for the management of health-care workers exposed to HIV
Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence [35594]
A framework for health care workers on how to measure hand hygiene performance
[35594] A framework for health care workers on how to measure hand hygiene performance
NNIS: National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System [23634]
Data for hospitals to use to enhance efforts in reducing infection rates
Data for hospitals to use to enhance efforts in reducing infection rates
Occupational Exposure to HIV: Information for Healthcare Workers [3526]
Guidance for healthcare workers on treatment after an exposure to HIV
Guidance for healthcare workers on treatment after an exposure to HIV
Recommendations for Preventing the Spread of Vancomycin Resistance [3437]
Guidelines for controlling the risk of VRE infection and colonization
Guidelines for controlling the risk of VRE infection and colonization
SARS Isolation & Infection Control [23373]
Infection control guidance for isolation precautions in hospitals, handling specimens, human remains,etc
Infection control guidance for isolation precautions in hospitals, handling specimens, human remains,etc
Selecting Chemical Disinfectants [14291]
Table of disinfectants describes the use parameters and characteristics of each listed
Table of disinfectants describes the use parameters and characteristics of each listed
Separating Medical and Hazardous Wastes [31933]
Segregating and disposing of the wastes that accumulate during the treatment of patients
Segregating and disposing of the wastes that accumulate during the treatment of patients
Summary and Comparison of Liquid Disinfectants [936] Advantages and disadvantages of various liquid disinfectants
UK - NHS Hospital Cleaning Materials - Colour Coding [21084]
National Colour Coding Scheme for cleaning materials
National Colour Coding Scheme for cleaning materials
Vessel Sanitation Program [1430]
Center for Disease Control sanitation program for vessels and cruise ships
Center for Disease Control sanitation program for vessels and cruise ships
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Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources
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Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
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OSHA and CDC guidelines for control of tuberculosis
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Medical management of biological and chemical casualties - clinical guides
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Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease
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OSHA technical resources on bloodborne pathogens
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Full text of biosafety standards, manuals and guidelines for US federal laws
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Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices
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Medical errors, medication errors, patient safety guidance
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