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The Role of Public Health in Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections

Thi Dang, MPH, CIC, CHES

Objectives:

1.Understand the impact of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and Multidrug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) in our communities.

2.Describe mandatory reporting requirements for MDROs in Texas.

3.Discuss initiatives that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has implemented to help healthcare facilities improve their infection control programs.