Infection prevention and control (IPC) encompasses a set of practices designed to prevent the spread of infections, including healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and emerging infectious diseases. NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Project Firstline, has compiled these resources to strengthen the capacity of local health department staff to address IPC needs across a variety of high-risk settings.

All resources are free to access; however, some may require a MyNACCHO account login.

We welcome suggestions for additional resources and feedback on this library, please send them to [email protected].

How to Navigate This Library:
 

Search Box: Enter any keyword or phrase to find relevant resources across the library. You cannot combine terms (e.g., PPE AND hand hygiene).
Keywords: Select keywords that align with your topic of interest, such as infectious disease, healthcare-associated infections (HAI), training, or antimicrobial resistance, to help narrow your search results. Please note that keywords apply to all resources in the NACCHO Toolbox and are not specific to the IPC Resource Library.
Content Types: Filter resources by format quickly to find the tools you need. Please note, not all resources are assigned a content type; selecting a content-type filter will exclude resources without one:
o   Checklist - Tools to monitor IPC practices, compliance, or progress over time.
o   Signage - Ready-to-print visual aids and posters to communicate IPC guidance in healthcare or community settings.
o   Form - Templates for documentation, reporting, or tracking IPC activities.
o   Guidance - Best practice recommendations, ICAR (Infection Control Assessment and Response) tools, and official protocols.
o   Outreach and Communication - Materials designed for external audiences to explain the role of LHDs with facility staff, patients, or the community.
o   Training and Education - Resources such as webinars, modules, or learning materials to build IPC knowledge and skills.
o   Training Plan - Structured templates or guides to organize and implement staff IPC training programs.
o   Assessment and Evaluation - Tools to measure IPC effectiveness, identify gaps, or conduct program evaluations.
 

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Disclaimer: Any positions or views expressed in these materials do not necessarily represent the official positions of CDC.

NACCHO is proud to be a partner of CDC’s Project Firstline, a comprehensive infection control program designed to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in U.S. healthcare settings. Project Firstline is committed to preparing the public health workforce and frontline healthcare workers to protect themselves, their patients, and their communities from infectious disease threats. Check out the training and resources below, available through Project Firstline, including videos, training facilitator guides, and multimedia resources!