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Infection Control
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.
infection control, handwashing, nosocomial pneumonia, bloodborne, biosafety, biohazards, biomedical, needlesticks, bloodborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan, biosafety programs, biological hazards, laboratory biosafety, lab biosafety, laboratory hazards, lab hazards, biohazard safety cabinets, biological safety cabinets, sanitation, washroom requirements, toilet requiements, waste collection, waste disposal, quarantine
The following safety guidelines must be followed when using antimicrobials
Full text of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's guidelines
Guidance for Control of Infections with Carbapenem-Resistant or Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Acute Care
CDC Guideline for Prevention of CAUTIs, Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections
Sets standards for everything from cleaning sinks to air quality sampling
Guidelines for control of infectious diseases in the healthcare environment
A guideline for management for medical personnel - wound culture, wound irrigation, wound care, etc
A practical guide for health care providers, dentists, veterinarians, etc.
To protect themselves, health-care professionals should employ universal precautions
Multidrug-resistant organisms, including MRSA - 12 step program for hospitals
What the general public can do to limit the spread of respiratory infections in communities
Antimicrobial Products to Disinfect Poultry and Other Facilities Against Avian (Bird) Flu
Preferred methods for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of patient-care items
Preventing transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings
TB infection control measures recommended by CDC
CDC recommendations designed to reduce the incidence of intravascular device-related infections
Guideline for Handwashing and Hospital Environmental Control
The health benefits of hand washing - advice for consumers
Dedicated to identifying effective measures for reducing occupational exposures in healthcare
US Centers for Disease Control infection control recommendations
Very large number of documents related to Hepatitis A,B,C,D,E.G & infection control
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
CDC Guidelines from the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
Text of an infection control plan in place at a county psychiatric center
A series of educational brochures for health care workers
Infection control guidance for the prevention and control of influenza in health-care and child-care facilities
HICPAC and ACIP recommend that all Health-Care Personnel be vaccinated annually against influenza
Public health service recommendations for the management of health-care workers exposed to HIV
A framework for health care workers on how to measure hand hygiene performance
A type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics called beta-lactams
Guidance for healthcare workers on treatment after an exposure to HIV
Guidelines for controlling the risk of VRE infection and colonization
Safety training video explains the major components of a respiratory protection program for healthcare industry
Example of a medical center's isolation precautions
Segregating and disposing of the wastes that accumulate during the treatment of patients
Advantages and disadvantages of various liquid disinfectants
National Colour Coding Scheme for cleaning materials
Center for Disease Control sanitation program for vessels and cruise ships
Related Categories & Information
- The Safety Library : Related Categories (11)
Biological Safety / Biosafety
Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources
Biological Safety / OSHA Bloodborne
OSHA technical resources on bloodborne pathogens
Biological Safety / Tuberculosis
OSHA and CDC guidelines for control of tuberculosis
Chemical Safety / Pesticide Safety
Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides
Health Care Safety / Health Care Bioterrorism
Medical management of biological and chemical casualties - clinical guides
Health Care Safety / Needlestick Injuries
Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices
Health Care Safety / Patient Safety
Medical errors, medication errors, patient safety guidance
Laboratory Safety / Lab Hazards
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
Occupational Medicine / Disease-Infectious
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease
PPE Programs / Glove Safety
Glove selection guides
US Laws / Biosafety Laws
Full text of biosafety standards, manuals and guidelines for US federal laws
