Healthcare-Associated Infections
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Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections acquired while receiving medical care. HAIs occur in all health care settings including acute care, ambulatory surgical centers, outpatient clinics, long-term care, long-term acute care, and rehabilitation facilities.
- About HAIs
Information about common HAIs, steps you can take to prevent HAIs, and patient safety resources. - HAIs and Antibiotic Resistance in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about how health care-associated infections and antibiotic resistance are connected, and surveillance programs Minnesota uses to measure HAIs and antibiotic resistance in the state. - HAI Resources
HAI prevention and control guidelines and resources for health care professionals. - HAIs and Drug Diversion
Prevention of HAI associated with diversion of controlled substances. - HAI Data and Statistics
HAI data and statistics in Minnesota and the national level including the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). - HAI Prevention Projects and Partners
MDH is working in collaboration with numerous partners to prevent HAIs across the continuum of care.
MN HAI Prevention Advisory Group | HAI Prevention Collaboratives | Safe from CDI Toolkit/Roadmap | Safe CUTS (SSI) Toolkit/Roadmap
Last Updated: 05/25/2023