Infection Control

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Infection control prevents or stops the spread of infections in healthcare settings. This site includes an overview of how infections spread, ways to prevent the spread of infections, and more detailed recommendations by type of healthcare setting.

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How Infections Spread

An introduction to how germs spread and rationale for infection control

Infection Control Basics

Essential steps to prevent the spread of infections known as Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions

Guidelines Library

Infection control guidelines and recommendations for healthcare settings

Training and Education Resources

Training and continuing education courses on infection control topics for healthcare providers

Tools for Healthcare Settings

Infection control information and resources for acute care, dialysis, long-term care, and outpatient settings

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Page last reviewed: March 25, 2019
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)