Plans
Reducing the number of suicides requires the engagement and commitment of people in many sectors in and outside of government, including public health, mental health, health care, the Armed Forces, business, entertainment, media, and education. This update of the strategy drew on suicide prevention experts from all these sectors.
In response to the increasing concerns about the public health impact of healthcare-associated infections, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has developed an Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections. The Action Plan includes recommendations for surveillance, research, communication and metrics for measuring progress towards national goals.