Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Resources

Practical Healthcare Epidemiology, 3rd Edition

Edited by Ebbing Lautenbach, Keith F. Woeltje, and Preeti N. Malani
© 2010

$185.00
E-book $60.00

Practical Healthcare Epidemiology takes a hands-on approach to all aspects of infection surveillance and prevention. This fully revised third edition brings together the expertise of more than fifty leaders in healthcare epidemiology and infection, who provide clear, sound guidance on infection prevention for the full range of patients in all types of healthcare facilities, including those in settings with limited resources.

"An essential for anyone in the field." - Thomas R. Talbot, Chief Hospital Epidemiologist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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SHEA/IDSA Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) jointly published the Compendium to provide science-based and practical strategies to help prevent the spread of six common HAIs:

• Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
• Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
• Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
• Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
• Clostridium difficile
• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Three additional healthcare organizations also collaborated on the strategies to ensure widespread dissemination and successful implementation: the American Hospital Association (AHA); Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC); and The Joint Commission, which accredits and certifies more than 15,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the U.S.

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Patient Guides on Healthcare-Associated Infections

In addition, the SHEA Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee authored patient guides for each of the six infections addressed in the Compendium, collaborating with CDC and the organizational partners. The guides identify strategies that hospitals and patients and family members can all take to prevent infections. 

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21st Annual Scientific Meeting of SHEA

The Annual Scientific Meeting of SHEA is the junction of current research, evidence, and cutting-edge advances in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention. A forum for the healthcare professionals involved in prevention of healthcare-associated infections and other adverse events, SHEA 2011 is built around providing depth of understanding, application of evidence, and opportunity for new insight in the science of infection prevention.

• Agenda
• Abstracts
• Awards
• Registration

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Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE)

SHEA's official journal, published monthly, providing original, peer-reviewed scientific articles for professionals involved with infection prevention and control or epidemiology programs.

An online and mail subscription to the journal is included in SHEA member benefits. Click to learn more about membership.

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Fundamentals of Healthcare Epidemiology Online Course

This online educational activity, adapted from the SHEA/CDC Training Course in Healthcare Epidemiology, consists of case studies supplemented with lectures and seminars covering fundamental aspects of healthcare epidemiology, including:

• Outbreak Investigation & Management
• Prevention Strategies for Healthcare-Associated Infections: A review of the SHEA-IDSA Compendium
• Environmental Hygiene & Disinfection and Sterilization
• Isolation Precautions
• Epidemiology & Surveillance
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• California Mandates for Infection Control and Public Reporting

Registration

• SHEA Members: $149
• Non-Members: $199