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SHEA Spring 2017 – March 29 – 31, 2017

Planning Co-Chairs, Drs. Matthew Linam and Belinda Ostrowsky are pleased to announce the SHEA Spring 2017 Conference: Science Guiding Prevention will take place in St. Louis, Missouri at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch from Wednesday, March…

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Donate to the SHEA Education & Research Foundation “Rac...

The SHEA Education and Research Foundation strongly supports efforts to slow the emergence of resistant bacteria and prevent the spread of resistant bacteria. Funds raised through these race efforts will go to the SHEA Education & Research...

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Primer on Healthcare Epidemiology, Infection Control & An...

This online educational course offers any Infectious Diseases practitioner an opportunity to learn the basics of healthcare epidemiology, infection control and antimicrobial stewardship. Written by adult and pediatric experts in the field,...

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Ebola Updates

Ebola Infection Control Resources SHEA is collecting Ebola Resources from government and members to provide links to all Infection Control related materials.

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New Guidance on Contact Precautions for Hospital Visitors

Leading infectious diseases experts have released new guidance for healthcare facilities looking to establish precautions for visitors of patients with infectious diseases. The guidance looks to reduce the potential for healthcare visitors in...

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IDWeek October 26-30, 2016, New Orleans, LA

Primer on Healthcare Epidemiology Course

SHEA Member Spotlight

Susan A. Dolan, RN MS CIC FAPIC

Susan A. Dolan, RN MS CIC FAPIC a long time SHEA member is the 2016 President for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology(APIC).

Date Added: 09/01/2016

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SHEA Comments on UN Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) applauds the General Assembly of the United Nations for convening the High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance today in New York. SHEA remains a committed partner to addressing this significant public health challenge through programs and conferences that encourage international learning and collaboration. Keith Kaye, MD, MPH, SHEA vice president, will participate in the one-day meeting to add to the dialogue, as an infectious diseases clinician and researcher at an academic healthcare system in the United States.

Date Added: 09/21/2016

Hospital Hot Water System Promotes the Growth of Legionella pneumophila

Heat exchangers installed in a hospital to conserve energy promoted growth of Legionella pneumophila (Lp) in the hot water supply, according to a new study published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

Date Added: 09/20/2016

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