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Updating Healthcare Partners on the State of Infectious Disease in Arizona
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Updating Healthcare Partners on the State of Infectious Disease in Arizona

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Updating Healthcare Partners on the State of Infectious Disease in Arizona

By Cara Christ|2018-02-05T13:54:39-07:00February 5th, 2018|Preparedness|

On January 19th, our Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) program collaborated with the local Grand Canyon Chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) in hosting their annual State of the State meeting. Around 50 infection preventionists and other state partners attended the event, which was held at the Health Services Advisory Group in Phoenix. This annual presentation is dedicated [...]

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Take Time to Learn About the Safe Way to Use Antibiotics
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Take Time to Learn About the Safe Way to Use Antibiotics

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Take Time to Learn About the Safe Way to Use Antibiotics

By Cara Christ|2017-11-13T09:33:54-07:00November 13th, 2017|Preparedness|

2017 Antibiotic Awareness Week (formerly “Get Smart Week”), November 13 to 19, is an annual one-week observance to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use. This week helps to increase awareness of improving appropriate use of antibiotics in communities, in healthcare facilities, and even on the farm! Each [...]

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Our Work to Improve Patient Safety Continues
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Our Work to Improve Patient Safety Continues

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Our Work to Improve Patient Safety Continues

By Cara Christ|2017-03-27T09:21:12-07:00March 27th, 2017|Preparedness|

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are infections that patients can get while receiving medical treatment for something else in a healthcare facility. These infections can have devastating emotional, financial, and medical consequences. The National Patient Safety Foundation reminds us of the importance of safe patient care. This year's United for Patient Safety Campaign focuses on making [...]

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Sharing Information about the State of Infectious Disease in Arizona
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Sharing Information about the State of Infectious Disease in Arizona

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Sharing Information about the State of Infectious Disease in Arizona

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:29-07:00February 1st, 2017|Preparedness|

Our Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) program works with various partners to improve patient safety across Arizona. On January 20th, the HAI program collaborated with the local Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Grand Canyon Chapter (APIC) to host their annual State of the State meeting. This event took place at Health Services Advisory Group and was attended by more [...]

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National Handwashing Awareness Week
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National Handwashing Awareness Week

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National Handwashing Awareness Week

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:35-07:00December 5th, 2016|Preparedness|

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified handwashing as the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of disease. Washing your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water will help protect you from getting sick with things like influenza, a cold, norovirus, and many other unpleasant infections. This week, we're [...]

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Get Smart About Antibiotics Week
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Get Smart About Antibiotics Week

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Get Smart About Antibiotics Week

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:36-07:00November 15th, 2016|General|

Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, November 14 to 20, raises awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use. Each year in the United States, at least two million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die as a direct [...]

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