The Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Program aims to reduce preventable infections across Idaho by offering free and accessible education on infection control principles. 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 the HAI's Program's Christina "Tina" Loch, RN, LTC-CIP.
Infection Prevention Office Hours are held via WebEx; please click a link below to attend:
- Assisted Living - the first Tuesday of each month, 2 - 2:30 p.m. MT through December
- Skilled Nursing - the first Tuesday of each month, 1 - 1:30 p.m. MT through December
Questions? Please email HAI@dhw.idaho.gov for more information.
Training and Resources
30-minute foundational Infection Prevention education: |
ADMINISTRATORS Administrator Resource Packet (posters, education, tools) |
INFECTION PREVENTIONISTS Novice Infection Preventionists Toolkit |
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
Customizable Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Toolkit:
1 Bloodborne Pathogen Introduction Letter
2 Bloodborne Exposure CAH Checklist
3 Blood and Bodily Fluid Post Exposure Evaluation Checklist
4 Accident-Injury Near Miss Report
6 IC Physician Authorization for Employee Immunization
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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Central Line Infections |
HAI Prevention |
Awareness |
MDRO 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
Patient/Family Resources
- Antibiotic Resistance Trifold Brochure ENGLISH
- Antibiotic Resistance Trifold Brochure SPANISH
- Antibiotic Stewardship Trifold Brochure ENGLISH
- Antibiotic Stewardship Trifold Brochure SPANISH
Videos
- Preventing the Spread of MDROs (7 minutes)
ENGLISH RESOURCESPowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Test and Key Resource Packet (posters, education, tools) Posters
| TRANSLATED RESOURCESPowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Tests and Key Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)
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ENGLISH RESOURCESPowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Test and Key Resource Packet Posters | TRANSLATED RESOURCESPowerPoint Presentations Knowledge Tests and Key Resource Packet
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PowerPoint Presentation
Posters