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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Program was formally established in 2009 with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to build program capacity to enhance surveillance activities, and to participate in prevention collaboratives and educational activities
The HAI/AR Program is housed in the Division of Clinical Epidemiology within the Office of Epidemiology
Mission
Protect patients receiving and staff delivering healthcare in Virginia by preventing healthcare-associated & antimicrobial-resistant infections
Vision
Promote a safe healthcare environment across Virginia
What's New & Updated
What We Do
Surveillance
Monitor for known & emerging infections & resistance
Investigation
Investigate infections & outbreaks to contain their spread
Communication & Education
Increase infection prevention & antimicrobial stewardship awareness
Collaboration
Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage resources & expertise