• Infection Control for Healthcare Providers

• Reopening Facilities After Disasters
  • Reopening after Water and Wind Damage
  • Water Systems after Supply Disruption

• Guidelines and Guidance Library

• Core Practices
  • References

• Isolation Precautions Guideline
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Updates
  • Authors
  • Executive Summary
  • Abbreviations
  • Part I. Scientific Review
  • Part II. Fundamental Elements
  • Part III. Precautions
  • Part IV: Recommendations
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Appendix A
  • Type and Duration of Precautions
  • Table 1. History of Isolation Guidelines
  • Table 2. Transmission-Based Precautions
  • Table 3. Bioterrorist Threats
  • Table 4. Standard Precautions
  • Table 5. Protective Environment
  • Figure. Safe Donning and Removal of PPE

• Disinfection and Sterilization Guideline
  • Updates
  • Authors
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Introduction
  • Rational Approach
  • Healthcare Equipment
  • Efficacy Factors
  • Cleaning
  • Disinfection
  • Chemical Disinfectants
  • Miscellaneous Inactivating Agents
  • Regulatory Framework
  • Neutralization of Germicides
  • Sterilization
  • Steam Sterilization
  • Flash Sterilization
  • Low-Temperature Sterilization
  • Ethylene Oxide "Gas" Sterilization
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma
  • Peracetic Acid Sterilization
  • Microbicidal Activity of Low-Temperature Sterilization
  • Bioburden of Surgical Devices
  • Cleaning Effect on Sterilization
  • Other Sterilization Methods
  • Sterilizing Practices
  • Reuse of Single-Use Medical Devices
  • Conclusion
  • Performance Indicators
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Executive Summary
  • Tables and Figure
  • Sterilization and Disinfection Methods
  • Properties of an ideal disinfectant
  • Epidemiologic Evidence
  • Resistance of Microorganisms
  • Comparison of Selected Chemicals
  • Chemical Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Sterilization Advantages & Disadvantages
  • Minimum Steam Sterilization Cycle Times
  • Flash Steam Sterilization Parameters
  • Ideal Low-Temperature Sterilization
  • Sterilization Efficacy
  • Evaluation of Microbicidal Activity
  • Positive Biological Indicator

• Environmental Infection Control Guidelines
  • Updates
  • Authors
  • Abstract
  • Abbreviations
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Key Terms
  • Air
  • D. Water
  • Environmental Services
  • Environmental Sampling
  • Laundry and Bedding
  • Animals
  • Regulated Medical Waste
  • Part II. Recommendations
  • Part III. References
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Glossary
  • Appendix B. Air
  • Appendix C. Water
  • Appendix D. Insects and Microorganisms
  • Appendix E. Information Resources
  • Appendix F. Areas of Future Research
  • Part I: Background
  • Part IV. Appendices

• Hand Hygiene Guidelines

• Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDRO) Management Guidelines
  • Updates
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Authors
  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Epidemiology
  • Prevention and Control
  • Discussion
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Table 1. Control of MDROs
  • Table 2. Studies
  • Table 3. Tier 1. Routine Recommendations
  • Table 3. Tier 2. Intensified Recommendations

• Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Prevention Guideline
  • Updates
  • Authors
  • Abbreviations
  • Executive Summary
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Implementation and Audit
  • Recommendations for Further Research
  • Background
  • Scope and Purpose
  • Methods
  • Evidence Review
  • References

• Intravascular Catheter-related Infection (BSI) Prevention Guidelines
  • Updates
  • Authors
  • Notice to Readers
  • Introduction
  • Summary
  • Terminology
  • Table 1. Catheter Types
  • Epidemiology and Microbiology
  • Pathogenesis
  • Prevention Strategies
  • References

• Measles Interim Recommendations
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B

• Pneumonia Prevention Guidelines

• Dialysis Guideline

• Occupationally-acquired Infections and Healthcare Workers

• Updated Recommendations on Chlorhexidine-Impregnated (C-I) Dressings
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Authors
  • Abbreviations
  • Background
  • Methods
  • Evidence Summary
  • Considerations for Adult Patients
  • References
  • Appendix
  • Appendix 1.0 Search Strategies
  • Appendix: 2.0 Summary of Evidence
  • Appendix: Table 4
  • Appendix: Table 5
  • Appendix: Table 6
  • Appendix: Table 7
  • Appendix: 3.0 Risk of Bias Assessments
  • Appendix: 4.0 GRADE Approach
  • Appendix: 5.0 References

• Surgical Site Infection

• Organ Transplantation

• Norovirus Prevention and Control Guidelines for Healthcare Settings
  • Updates
  • Authors
  • Abbreviations
  • Executive Summary
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Implementation and Audit
  • Recommendations for Further Research
  • Background
  • Scope and Purpose
  • Methods
  • Evidence Review
  • References

• NICU:S. aureus Prevention and Control Recommendations
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Authors
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Evidence Summaries
  • References
  • Acronyms and Abbreviations

• Infection Control in Healthcare Personnel: Infrastructure and Routine Practices
  • Recommendation Summary
  • Authors
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Leadership and Management
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Risk Assessment and Reduction
  • Medical Evaluations
  • Occupational Training
  • Immunization Programs
  • Exposure Management
  • Personnel Records Management
  • Contributors
  • Terminology
  • Methods

• Infection Control in Healthcare Personnel: Epidemiology and Control of Selected Infections
  • Recommendation Summary
  • Authors
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Cytomegalovirus
  • Diphtheria
  • Group A Streptococcus
  • Measles
  • Meningococcal Disease
  • Mumps
  • Pertussis
  • Rabies
  • Rubella
  • Varicella-Zoster Virus
  • Special Populations: Pregnant Healthcare Personnel
  • Abbreviations and Acronyms
  • Contributors and Acknowledgements

• Infection Control Basics
  • Standard Precautions for All Patient Care
  • Transmission-based Precautions

• Preventing Viral Respiratory Pathogens in Healthcare

• Prevention and Control of Infections in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Patients: Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections
  • Authors, Contributors and Acknowledgments
  • Executive Summary
  • Summary of Recommendations
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Evidence Summaries
  • References
  • Acronyms and Abbreviations

• Training
  • Training: EVS and the Battle Against Infection
  • STRIVE Infection Control Training
  • Tune in to Safe Healthcare

• Sharps Safety Program Resources
  • Sharps Injury Prevention Program Workbook