Infection Prevention

The Infection Prevention Branch of the Epidemiology Division provides training, consultation, infection policies, and procedures related to prevention and control of infections caused by bacteria and viruses found in both hospital settings and in the community. Some examples of these infections are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE), Clostridium perfringens, and Norovirus. These services are structured to the needs of ADPH, the medical community, and the public.

To learn more about MRSA and other antibiotic resistant organisms, visit MRSA.

To learn more about precautions to take against the spread of influenza, visit Influenza.

Resources

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Plan (2.4 MB)
• Hand Hygiene Resource Web Page
• Infection Control Update 2009
• AHQI Statewide Antibiogram
• C. difficile fact sheet

Publications

• Guidance for Control of Infections with Carbapenem-Resistant or Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Acute Care Facilities
• Enhanced Hygiene Measures and Norovirus Transmission During an Outbreak
• Preventing Clostridium difficile Infections

Press Releases