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Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee meets virtually March 13

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February 20, 2024

Contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov

Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee meets virtually March 13

What: The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program is convening its quarterly Advisory Committee for a public meeting.

Agenda: Discuss topics to address at future meetings and for future reports; review 2022 HAI data, new CPO toolkit, and interim admissions screening guidance; review new Oregon Administrative Rule related to HAI prevention education; review Oregon isolation policy; public comment.

When: Wednesday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOmhrz8iGp53jJSzEwmE2uREjhUrID4

All attendees must use the webinar for audio functions. Please register for the webinar by following the link above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Background: OHA provides oversight and support for the mandatory reporting of healthcare-associated infections in Oregon via the HAI Program. The HAI Program convenes its advisory committee on a quarterly basis; the purpose of the committee is to make recommendations to OHA regarding infection measures reportable by health care facilities: http://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/DiseasesConditions/CommunicableDisease/HAI/Pages/index.aspx

Program contact: Lauren Adrian at 971-291-2160 or lauren.t.adrian@oha.oregon.gov, or dial 711 for TTY.

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