IDSA and its members work collaboratively with other professional organizations to support the prevention and control of infections, including those associated with health care. These are useful resources for those working locally on such initiatives.
Primer on Healthcare Epidemiology, Infection Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship
This online educational course offers any infectious diseases practitioner an opportunity to learn the basics of health care epidemiology, infection control and antimicrobial stewardship.
Guidelines
APIC Practice Guidelines
CDC Infection Control Guidelines
Infection Prevention and Control and Antibiotic Stewardship Program Interpretive Guidance Update
Additional Resources
The Joint Commission
World Health Organization