EPA

EPA - Registered Antimicrobial Products

Where I go to verify EPA-registered disinfectants and their labeled organism claims.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Where I go for regulatory standards that protect healthcare workers, including bloodborne pathogens and workplace safety requirements.  

ProMED

Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases

Where I go to stay informed on emerging infectious diseases and global outbreaks. ProMED provides real-time reporting and expert commentary on evolving PH events.

 

CMS Ops Man

CMS State Operations Manual
 

Where I go to understand how CMS Conditions of Participation are interpreted and applied.  The State Operations Manual outlines survey expectations and provides the guidance used during regulatory surveys.
 

CMS ⭐ Rating

Hospital Quality Reporting & Measure Specifications
 

Where I go to review detailed quality measure specifications, including definitions, inclusion criteria, and reporting requirements.  These resources provide the framework behind performance metrics and public reporting.

NHSN

National Healthcare Safety Network
 

Where I go for standardized surveillance definitions and healthcare-associated infection reporting.

AHRQ

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

AHRQ provides evidence-based tools and improvement resources that support patient safety, healthcare quality, and infection prevention.

CMS HAC

CMS Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program

Where I go to understand how hospital-acquired infections and other conditions impact quality metrics and reimbursement.  This program ties IP performance to financial and public reporting outcomes.
 

CMS VBP

CMS Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program

Where I go to understand how quality measures impact hospital reimbursement and performance.  This program links clinical outcomes, including infection-related metrics, to financial incentives and public reporting.

NETEC

National Emerging Special Pathogens Training & Education Center

Where I go for practical guidance on preparedness and response for high-consequence infectious diseases.  NETEC provides training and resources that support safe management of special pathogens in healthcare settings.

WHO

WHO Bacterial Priority Pathogens List

Where I go to understand global priorities for antimicrobial resistance. This list highlights high-risk organisms and informs research, surveillance, and IP strategies

NIOSH

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Where I go for guidance on healthcare worker safety, including PPE and respiratory protection.  NIOSH supports safe practices that reduce occupational exposure risk.

CMS CoP

CMS Conditions of Participation Infection Control Requirements

Where I go for regulatory requirements that define IPC programs in healthcare facilities.  The CoP establish expectations for surveillance, prevention, and regulatory compliance.
 

CMS VBP Tools

CMS Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program

Where I go to access current program-year resources, including downloadable reference materials, measure specifications, and scoriing details used to evaluate hospital performance.
 

APHA

American Public Health Association

 

APHA supports the public health workforce through research, education, best practices, advocacy, and professional development.