Public Health Innovations Catalog

Infection preventionists (IPs) work closely with epidemiologists, infectious disease specialists, and other healthcare professionals to identify and track diseases coming in and out of the facility. To facilitate effective communication and collaboration and ensure patient safety, it is critical that IPs have a core understanding of common diseases and pathogens.

Learn about the cause, diagnosis, spread, and prevention of common infectious diseases and pathogens in the healthcare setting and ensure that your facility is prepared to follow necessary precautions to prevent spread.