Please click on the link below for information on legislative issues for ICPs:

 "Infection Control & Prevention:  A Generic Overview of an Infection Control Program"
How Does Infection Prevention and Control Fit into the "Big Picture" of Our Healthcare Facility?"
by Patti Grant

 

 "What Hospitals Are Doing to Enhance Patient Safety," "Consumers Union Model Hospital Infections Disclosure Act," and a Sample Letter to Legislators

 

 

Search for position papers on infectious diseases and other conditions at this site.

 

Pediatric Flu-associated Fatalities

The recommendation has been made to the CDC to make Pediatric Flu-associated Fatalities (PFAF) a nationally notifiable condition.  The CDC is expected to adopt this recommendation; but as of today, has not done so.   Further information.

 

Bioterrorism handouts from TSICP's "Bioterrorism Preparedness" Workshops.  (These are very large Power Point  files and may take a few minutes to download.)

 Public Service Worker Exposure (courtesy APIC-DFW)