Education and Resources

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. 

 

Upcoming Events

Join the HAI Program for a 30-minute monthly virtual meeting to hear 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:

  • Assisted Living - the first Tuesday of each month, 1 - 1:30 p.m. MT through December 2023 
  • Skilled Nursing  - the first Tuesday of each month, 2 - 2:30 p.m. MT through December 2023
  • Intermediate Care - the first Tuesday of each month, 11 - 11:30 a.m. MT through December 2023

Questions? Please call 208-334-5871 or email HAI@dhw.idaho.gov for more information. 

 

 

Elderly woman being assisted with medication by nurse
New! Respiratory Illness Resources designed for Long Term Care

Trainings and Resources:

Assisted Living and Intermediate Care Facilities

Respiratory Season Resources

 

Administrator Resource Guide

 

Cleaning and Disinfection

Training Videos 
PowerPoint Presentations
Knowledge Tests and Keys
Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)

 

Hand Hygiene

PowerPoint Presentations
Test and Key
Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PowerPoint Presentations
Knowledge Test and Key
Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)

 

Standard Precautions

PowerPoint Presentations
Knowledge Test and Key
Resource Packet (posters, education, tools)

 

Understanding Nurse Delegation

PowerPoint Presentation

 

Medication Assistance 

PowerPoint Presentation

 

Dental Settings
General Education

Learn about infection control in healthcare settings.

YouTube videos by topic:

 

NHSN

CDC, in collaboration with the Idaho HAI Program, held a webinar on November 14, 2023, to introduce hospitals to NHSN's Targeted Assessment Prevention (TAP) Strategy. The TAP Strategy is a framework for quality improvement that uses data for action to prevent healthcare associated infections by targeting units with an excess burden of infections by implementing prevention strategies.

Video recording: https://youtu.be/asXWqU1TTYw

Senior Citizens and Caregivers

Resources:

  • Coming Soon

Training Videos 

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