This 4:20 minute video is very engaging as it the chain of transmission, using C. difficile as an example. An entertaining Clostridioides difficile, portrayed as a smarmy human, explains how the chain of transmission leads to an infection being transferred from person to person. The video uses realistic scenes depicting the hospital setting and worker behavior to illustrate the elements of the chain.
This is a 5-page fillable pdf form that can be used to guide event analysis or root-cause analysis after a patient develops a Clostridioides difficile infection.
This is a module that is part of the SHEA Prevention CHKC Course (Course in Healthcare Associated Knowledge and Control). It defines when and how to use standard and transmission-based isolation precautions, and outlines appropriate use of contact, droplet, and airborne infection isolation. It also provides instruction on correct technique for donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE).
This is a 2-page document that can be used as a checklist, education flyer, or poster explaining the infection prevention elements related to the care of a resident with Norovirus. It explains about resident placement, signage, PPE, laundry, cleaning/disinfection, and need to conduct surveillance for additional residents or staff who are symptomatic. It addresses additional steps to take during a Norovirus outbreak. It also provides possible language to use when messaging residents and their families about Norovirus, and needed precautions.
This is a module that is part of the SHEA Prevention CHKC Course (Course in Healthcare Associated Knowledge and Control). It focuses on infection control practices in the context of occupational health, such as decreasing the risk of colonization in healthcare personnel, keeping healthcare personnel healthy, and preventing transmission between healthcare personnel and their patients.
Bloodborne Pathogens;Respiratory Infections;COVID-19;Influenza;Select Pathogens of Public Health Concern;Gastrointestinal Infections;Tuberculosis ;Norovirus, Meningitis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella,Pertussis;
This is an electronically generated worksheet that demonstrates how the NHSN Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) and Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) Module applies the definitions, and assists in making the correct MDRO and CDI Lab ID determinations. It requires that javascript is enabled. The user enters the following information: the focus organism that is being tracked; whether it is for all specimens or solely blood specimens, the reporting month; it generates a printable table and determination if the criteria for a lab id event are met.
This is a course created by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). It is designed to train frontline personnel in best practices to prevent and control HAIs and pathogens that can spread in the healthcare setting. It consists of 11 modules (including prevention of CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, VAP/VAE, C. difficile MRSA) and how to improve understanding of disinfection and sterilization. This is a course created by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). It is designed to train frontline personnel in best practices to prevent and control HAIs and pathogens that can spread in the healthcare setting. It consists of 11 modules (including prevention of CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, VAP/VAE, C. difficile MRSA) and how to improve understanding of disinfection and sterilization.
Session 1 of 3-part training tool kit: Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live- Body Reservoirs. This session has a 21 slide presentation with speaker notes and has an accompanying session plan at: https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/projectfirstline/ReservoirsTK-S1-Plan-508.pdf; and has a participant booklet at: https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/projectfirstline/ReservoirsTK-S1-Booklet-508.pdfThe toolkits are intended to help a team recognize infection risks throughout a work day. This presentation encourages the presenter to use “word-clouds” for dynamic discussions. The Word Cloud ability requires previous download of software and preparation of word cloud exercises.
Session 2 of 3-part training tool kit: Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live- Healthcare Environment Reservoirs. This session has a 16 slide presentation with speaker notes and has an accompanying session plan at: https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/projectfirstline/ReservoirsTK-S2-Plan-508.pdf; and has a participant booklet at: https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/projectfirstline/ReservoirsTK-S2-Booklet-508.pdf. Toolkits are intended to help a team recognize infection risks throughout a work day
Session 3 of 3-part training tool kit: Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live- Body and Healthcare Environment Reservoirs: Synthesis. This session has a 16 slide presentation with speaker notes and has accompanying session plan at: https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/projectfirstline/ReservoirsTK-S3-Plan-508.pdf; and has a participant booklet at: https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/projectfirstline/ReservoirsTK-S3-Booklet-508.pdf. This session is designed to be a summary of the previous two sessions.
CDC
IPC Foundational Level
English
Interactive
Activity Included
Post-Training Support Materials
Toolkit
Facilitator Guide
Graphics
Slideshow
Downloadable
Nonclinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Infection Preventionist
All Settings
Behavioral Health Facilities
Adult Day Care
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Home Health
Dialysis
Hospice & Palliative Care
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Ambulatory Surgery
Acute Care Rehabilitation Hospital or Long-term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Mobile Clinic
Acute Care Hospital
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Pediatric/NICU
Dental
Department of Health
Hand Hygiene
Standard Precautions
Physical Environment / Environment of Care (EOC)
Cleaning & Disinfection
Central Line
Urinary Catheter
Wound VAC
Ventilator
Risk Assessment
Injection Safety
Respiratory Infections
Gastrointestinal Infections
Fungal Infections
Bloodborne Pathogens
Multidrug Resistant Organisms (MDRO)
