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This pre-conference workshop is geared toward HAI Coordinators, HAI Program Managers, and health department staff that are currently engaged or interested in HAI prevention and response activities. The workshop will be interactive and health departments will share their experiences through presentations and facilitated dialogue. The sessions will include brief presentations and discussions on topics to address detection, response and prevention of infections.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a better understanding of how HAI prevention efforts can be enhanced, while working to eliminate HAIs across the continuum of care.
Models for accessing data
Cumulative attributable difference (CAD)
Targeted assessment for prevention reports (TAP)
- Methods and strategies for using data to focus prevention efforts
State Health Departments: Conveners, Advisors
Establishing and enhancing an AS program
Reaching out to and into facilities
Core elements of hospital stewardship programs
Interventions to optimize antibiotic use
Monitoring stewardship: Finding what fits
Facility assessments
Point prevalence surveys
Antimicrobial use surveillance / AU module and DDD
Communicating efforts at state level with partners (e.g., QIOs and HEN)
Strategies on how to communicate with policy-makers
State examples of successful partnering/coordination
Licensing, accreditation, and certification
Investigation authorities and reporting requirements