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    The Steward

    A quarterly newsletter focusing on reducing antimicrobial resistance through antimicrobial stewardship.

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    Infection Prevention and Control for Podiatric Care in All Healthcare Settings​

    Candida auris Toolkit

    C. auris Data Dashboard

    Antimicrobial Resistance Resources​

    Antimicrobial Stewardship​

    Hand Hygiene Audit Toolkit

    Infection Control Plan Submission Toolbox and Resources

    Infection Control Plan Submission Process​

    Infection Control Plan/Document Submission Requirements

    Infection Control Program Risk Assessment Resource

    Infection Control Plan Development/Resources

    Policy Development/Resources

    How to Submit an Infection Control Plan Utilizing Infection Control Plan Submission Resources

     

     

     

    Office Hours

    PA Department of Health, Infection Control Plan Submission Q & A / "office hours"

    If you have questions during the IC plan submission and screening process, please join the recurring, weekly "office hours" hosted by the HAIP/AS program reviewers, utilizing the web link or phone number listed below.

    Frequency: Every Wednesday from 1 pm – 2 pm
    Join on your computer or mobile app
    Click here to join the meeting
    Or call in (audio only)
    +1 267-332-8737,,375837352#
    Phone Conference ID: 375 837 352#

    The "office hours" Teams meeting is an open hour designed to provide participants with the ability to dial in or join via videoconference anytime during the hour. The platform is designated for facility infection preventionists or interim POCs to ask DOH plans reviewers' specific questions and offers an opportunity to listen in for the full hour to hear what questions others are asking about the process. The meeting is offered weekly to ensure that facilities have access to reviewers throughout the submission experience.​

    Non-traditional Infection Control and Consulting (NICC) Team

    General Resources

    Hospitals