Healthcare-Associated Infections Program

This document is Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Carbapenem Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa lab guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions for Clinicians about Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

Frequently Asked Questions for Patients about Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

This is a document about Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Healthcare Facility Level Prevention Strategies.

CRE Case Report Form

Healthcare-associated Infections Reporting Group List of Participating Facilities

Hand Sanitizing Basics

Handwashing Basics

Personal Protective Equipment Donning and Removing Sequence

Speak Up: 5 Things You Can Do to Prevent Infections

The goal of this collaborative is to work together to prevent bloodstream infections in hemodialysis and spur a broader interest in preventing infections among the dialysis community.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections.

Frequently Asked Questions about Surgical Site Infections.

Frequently Asked Questions about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.

Definitions of commonly used terms related to Healthcare-Associated Infections.

Map and list of facilities in New Mexico which voluntarily report Heathcare-Associated Infections.

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.

Hospital Acquired Infection

The HJM 67 Task Force concluded that it is feasible for New Mexico to conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections. However, design and implementation of systems to conduct this surveillance will place a burden on participating institutions. Therefore, in order to successfully conduct HAI surveillance in New Mexico, the task force suggest that certain conditions are met.