Sep 1, 2023 · Hai Nguyen has been appointed to another term as a member of the HEALS Board of Directors. He has been associated with the HEALS organization since 2021, most recently serving Board Secretary and now serving as Board Vice President in 2023.

Aug 2, 2024 · CDC-funded HAI/AR Programs conduct activities in five important areas. Examples include: HAI/AR response and prevention. Prevent the emergence and contain the spread of novel and targeted healthcare-related multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Respond to HAI outbreaks, including COVID-19.

HAIs are infections that patients get while or soon after receiving health care. CDC publishes data reports to help track progress and target areas that need assistance. CDC resources and information on infection control in outpatient healthcare settings. Resources for public health and healthcare professionals to prevent and control HAI.

According to a recent federal survey, one in 25 hospital patients have a health care-associated infection (HAI). The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has shown that the implementation of recommendations from the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee can reduce HAI by 70% overall and virtually eliminate some ...

Apr 15, 2024 · HAIs are infections that patients get while or soon after receiving health care. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a serious threat to healthcare safety. Preventing HAIs is a top priority for CDC and its partners in public health and health care.

May 7, 2024 · Nosocomial infections — also called healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) — are infections you can get while in a healthcare facility. HAIs may occur after a medical or surgical procedure. They can be mild or life-threatening. You can avoid most nosocomial infections with diligent infection prevention efforts. What is nosocomial infection?

Activities are conducted in the areas of outbreak response and prevention, infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, surveillance and tracking of healthcare-associated infections, and infection control plan review.

Apr 9, 2025 · Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a persistent and growing threat to the health of communities. To meet this threat head-on, more local health departments (LHDs) are building their capacity for HAI prevention and response.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients develop during the course of receiving healthcare treatment for other conditions. They can happen anywhere healthcare treatment is provided and are the most common complication of hospital care.

Apr 15, 2025 · Patients may acquire a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions in any care setting, including hospitals, same-day surgery centers, outpatient clinics and long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities.