The Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Program aims to reduce preventable infections across Idaho by offering free and accessible education on infection control principles.
The HAI Program offers infection control educational resources for a variety of audiences and topics to reduce the risk of infections for individuals receiving care in Idaho. Infection control education is essential for healthcare workers in order to keep themselves, their patients, their residents and their communities safe.
Join the HAI Program for a 30-minute monthly virtual meeting to learn about the latest infection control recommendations and ask questions. The meetings are hosted by an infection control nurse.
Infection Prevention Office Hours are held via WebEx; please click a link below to attend:
- Skilled Nursing - the first Tuesday of each month, 1 - 1:30 p.m. MT through December
- Assisted Living - the first Tuesday of each month, 2 - 2:30 p.m. MT through December
Questions? Please email HAI@dhw.idaho.gov for more information.
Staff and Facility Training and Resources
ENGLISH RESOURCESAntibiotic Resistance Antibiotic Stewardship | TRANSLATED RESOURCESAntibiotic Resistance Antibiotic Stewardship |
Audits, Checklists, and Skill Sign-Off Templates
- Long-term Care Facility Audit Logs
- Cleaning Roles and Responsibilities
- EVS Surveillance Tool
- Daily Kitchen Safety Checklist
- IP Tracking Tools for Resource Toolkit
- Medication Refrigerator Temperature Log
- Laundry Surveillance Tool
- Novice Infection Preventionists Toolkit
- Respiratory Infection Containment Checklist
- Gastrointestinal Infection Containment Checklist
ENGLISH RESOURCESTraining Videos
PowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Test and Key Posters Resource Packet (posters, education, tools) | TRANSLATED RESOURCESPowerPoint Presentations
Knowledge Tests and Key
Posters
Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)
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ENGLISH RESOURCESTraining Videos
PowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Test and Key Posters Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)
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Central Line Infections
- Patient Educational Poster for Central Line Infection Prevention
- Staff Educational Poster for Central Line Infection Prevention
HAI Prevention
MDRO-Specefic Resources
- Candida auris Staff Guidance
- Candida auris Clinician Guidance
- Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms (CRO) Staff Guidance
- Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms (CRO) Clinician Guidance
General MDRO Resources
- Beware of MDROs Poster
- MDRO Know the Risks
- MDRO Patient and Family Education
- MDRO Risk Factors Checklist for Admission Staff
Videos
- What are multidrug resistant organisms or MDROs? (7 minutes)
ENGLISH RESOURCESTraining Videos
PowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Test and Key Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)
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ENGLISH RESOURCESTraining Videos
PowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Test and Key Resource Packet
Posters | TRANSLATED RESOURCESPowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Tests and Key Resource Packet
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Targeted Training and Resources
ADMINISTRATORS
Understanding Nurse Delegation PowerPoint Presentation
Administrator Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)
INFECTION PREVENTIONISTS
Novice Infection Preventionists Toolkit
ENGLISHResources Training Videos
Coloring Sheet Packets | SPANISHResources Coloring Sheet Packets
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Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)
Video
- Hand Hygiene for Senior Citizens and Caregivers (7.5 minutes)
Reading Materials/Resident Education