About SHEA

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) was founded in 1980 to advance the application of the science of healthcare epidemiology. SHEA works to maintain the utmost quality of patient care and healthcare worker safety in all healthcare settings. It upholds its high success rate in infection prevention and control, while applying epidemiologic principles and prevention strategies to a wide range of quality-of-care issues.

SHEA is a growing organization, strengthened by its active membership in all branches of medicine, public health, and healthcare epidemiology. The Society's expertise is sought by healthcare regulatory and accrediting agencies, and its scientific voice is influential in guiding decision-making bodies towards rational, effective, cost-conscious policies.

Mission

SHEA's mission is to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings.

Goals

Advance the science of healthcare epidemiology through research and education

Translate knowledge into effective policy and practice

Mentor, train, and promoting professional development in healthcare epidemiology

Collaborate and sharing expertise with other organizations

Adhere to high ethical standards and promoting honesty and ethical principles in the practice of epidemiology

Areas of Focus

Epidemiologic and laboratory investigation

Surveillance

Risk reduction programs focused on device and procedure management

Policy development and implementation

Education and information dissemination

Cost-benefit assessment of infection prevention and control programs