DOMAIN 3: Inform and Educate
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Key
(S) = State HD (T) = Tribal HD (L) = Local HD
(S/T) = State/Tribal HD (T/L) = Tribal/Local HD (HAI/AR) = Healthcare Associated Infections/Antibiotic Resistance
PHAB Measures
PHAB Measures
HAI/AR Specific Programs or Activities
HAI/AR Specific Programs or Activities
Opportunities / Considerations For Connections Between HAI/AR and Accreditation
Opportunities / Considerations For Connections Between HAI/AR and Accreditation
Measure 3.1.1:
(All) Information provided to the public on protecting their health
Measure 3.1.1:
(All) Information provided to the public on protecting their health
HAI/AR Programs develop communications materials on HAI/AR prevention practices, antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use, hand hygiene, injection safety, sepsis prevention, and other aspects infection control in healthcare that are tailored to patients, families and the public.
HAI/AR Programs develop communications materials on HAI/AR prevention practices, antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use, hand hygiene, injection safety, sepsis prevention, and other aspects infection control in healthcare that are tailored to patients, families and the public.
Context: HDs provide information to the public on health risks, health behaviors, disease prevention, and wellness. HDs should consult with the target audience.
(S) for input on messaging and also coordinate with other partners for clarity and unified messaging.
Opportunity: HAI/AR Programs can serve as a source for examples of materials and documentation that demonstrate aligned messaging with other public health and healthcare partners that are tailored specifically to patients and the public about preventing infections and using antibiotics wisely in healthcare.
Context: HDs provide information to the public on health risks, health behaviors, disease prevention, and wellness. HDs should consult with the target audience.
(S) for input on messaging and also coordinate with other partners for clarity and unified messaging.
Opportunity: HAI/AR Programs can serve as a source for examples of materials and documentation that demonstrate aligned messaging with other public health and healthcare partners that are tailored specifically to patients and the public about preventing infections and using antibiotics wisely in healthcare.
Measure 3.1.2:
(All) Health promotion strategies to mitigate preventable health conditions
Measure 3.1.2:
(All) Health promotion strategies to mitigate preventable health conditions
HAI/AR Programs develop and foster strategic partnerships and communications strategies to promote evidence based HAI/AR policies and practices, promote CDC guidelines for preventing HAI/AR, and work to improve antibiotic use across healthcare and in the community.
HAI/AR Programs develop and foster strategic partnerships and communications strategies to promote evidence based HAI/AR policies and practices, promote CDC guidelines for preventing HAI/AR, and work to improve antibiotic use across healthcare and in the community.
Context: The HD must provide two examples of effort toward health promotion strategies (from 2 different program areas) that are implemented with partners/stakeholders. These efforts must be linked to priorities in the health improvement plan, be evidence-based, and use social marketing methods.
Opportunity: If there are HAI/AR efforts included as priorities in the health improvement plan, these could be considered as an example.
Context: The HD must provide two examples of effort toward health promotion strategies (from 2 different program areas) that are implemented with partners/stakeholders. These efforts must be linked to priorities in the health improvement plan, be evidence-based, and use social marketing methods.
Opportunity: If there are HAI/AR efforts included as priorities in the health improvement plan, these could be considered as an example.
Measure 3.1.3:
(All) Efforts to specifically address factors that contribute to specific populations’ higher health risks and poor health outcomes
Measure 3.1.3:
(All) Efforts to specifically address factors that contribute to specific populations’ higher health risks and poor health outcomes
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PHAB Measures
PHAB Measures
HAI/AR Specific Programs or Activities
HAI/AR Specific Programs or Activities
Opportunities / Considerations For Connections Between HAI/AR and Accreditation
Opportunities / Considerations For Connections Between HAI/AR and Accreditation
Measure 3.2.1:
(All) Information on public health mission, roles, processes, programs, and interventions to improve the public’s health provided to the public
Measure 3.2.1:
(All) Information on public health mission, roles, processes, programs, and interventions to improve the public’s health provided to the public
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Measure 3.2.2:
(All) Organizational branding strategy
Measure 3.2.2:
(All) Organizational branding strategy
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Measure 3.2.3:
(All) Communication procedures to provide information outside the HD
Measure 3.2.3:
(All) Communication procedures to provide information outside the HD
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Measure 3.2.4:
(All) Risk communication plan
Measure 3.2.4:
(All) Risk communication plan
The goals of the HAI/AR Program are to advance the detection, response, containment and prevention of HAI/AR risks in order to protect patients and healthcare personnel and promote safety, quality, and value in national healthcare delivery systems. Outcomes include increased public awareness of emerging and re-emerging infectious disease risks and protective action.
The goals of the HAI/AR Program are to advance the detection, response, containment and prevention of HAI/AR risks in order to protect patients and healthcare personnel and promote safety, quality, and value in national healthcare delivery systems. Outcomes include increased public awareness of emerging and re-emerging infectious disease risks and protective action.
Context: A risk communication plan details the communications and media protocols the HD will follow during a crisis or emergency.
Opportunity: While program examples are not being sought, HAI/AR issues may require use or dependence on a risk communication plan and Program staff should be aware of the risk communication plan, policies and procedures in place.
Context: A risk communication plan details the communications and media protocols the HD will follow during a crisis or emergency.
Opportunity: While program examples are not being sought, HAI/AR issues may require use or dependence on a risk communication plan and Program staff should be aware of the risk communication plan, policies and procedures in place.
Measure 3.2.5:
(All) Information available to the public through a variety of methods
Measure 3.2.5:
(All) Information available to the public through a variety of methods
CDC’s public website includes information on HAI/AR threats, surveillance programs and prevention guidance. Many state and local public websites have jurisdiction specific information about HAI/AR programs, HAI/AR threats and disease reporting, and prevention tools and guidance. Or link to CDC’s public website for this information.
CDC’s public website includes information on HAI/AR threats, surveillance programs and prevention guidance. Many state and local public websites have jurisdiction specific information about HAI/AR programs, HAI/AR threats and disease reporting, and prevention tools and guidance. Or link to CDC’s public website for this information.
Context: HDs must use a variety of communication methods, including a website, to provide information to different target audiences and the public at large. This should include information about program activities including infectious disease and can also link to CDC and other public health-related agencies, as appropriate.
Opportunity: If the HD website includes materials on HAI or AR for purposes of informing the public about communicable diseases and/or environmental health issues this may partially support this measure for a HD. Providing links to state/Federal sites, such as CDC, for additional information may also support this measure.
Context: HDs must use a variety of communication methods, including a website, to provide information to different target audiences and the public at large. This should include information about program activities including infectious disease and can also link to CDC and other public health-related agencies, as appropriate.
Opportunity: If the HD website includes materials on HAI or AR for purposes of informing the public about communicable diseases and/or environmental health issues this may partially support this measure for a HD. Providing links to state/Federal sites, such as CDC, for additional information may also support this measure.
Measure 3.2.6:
(All) Accessible, accurate actionable and current information provided in culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate formats for target populations served by the HD
Measure 3.2.6:
(All) Accessible, accurate actionable and current information provided in culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate formats for target populations served by the HD
HAI/AR Programs support state, local, tribal, and territorial HAI/AR programs and activities and may distribute or link to CDC communication materials that are provided in culturally sensitive formats and in several languages.
HAI/AR Programs support state, local, tribal, and territorial HAI/AR programs and activities and may distribute or link to CDC communication materials that are provided in culturally sensitive formats and in several languages.
Context: Public information must be understandable and usable by the target audience and accessible to all audiences in the jurisdiction served. This measure includes the requirement for two program examples of materials distributed that are culturally appropriate, in other languages, at low reading level and/or address a specific population that may have difficult with the receipt or understanding of public health communications.
Opportunity: If HAI/AR Programs provide educational and communication materials to the public in a manner which meets the needs of special populations such as low literacy, hard of hearing, or non-English speakers, they may be appropriate to use as documentation for this measure.
Context: Public information must be understandable and usable by the target audience and accessible to all audiences in the jurisdiction served. This measure includes the requirement for two program examples of materials distributed that are culturally appropriate, in other languages, at low reading level and/or address a specific population that may have difficult with the receipt or understanding of public health communications.
Opportunity: If HAI/AR Programs provide educational and communication materials to the public in a manner which meets the needs of special populations such as low literacy, hard of hearing, or non-English speakers, they may be appropriate to use as documentation for this measure.