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Questions about how to best protect #LTC residents from respiratory infections? Join AMA and CDC on Jan. 27 at 1pm ET for the latest on illness recognition, testing, treatment, vaccination & infection control in long-term care settings. Register: bit.ly/Respiratory-In…

HCWs: Contact Precautions, including wearing gloves and a gown, are an important part of preventing C. diff infection in healthcare settings. If a patient has diarrhea without another clear cause, use contact precautions. cdc.gov/c-diff/hcp/cli…

REGISTER NOW: Don’t miss our next webinar with @amermedicalassn for the latest on preventing and responding to respiratory infections in long-term care settings. Register & submit your questions in advance: bit.ly/Respiratory-In…

POV: You’re a healthcare worker who knows that smalls steps make the biggest difference. Every action—cleaning your hands, disinfecting surfaces, PPE use—helps protect your patients, coworkers, and yourself. Need a refresher? cdc.gov/project-firstl…

Finish the sentence! Infection control matters to me because ______. Your answer could remind other healthcare workers why their actions matter. Share your reasons in the comments!

New year, same commitment to infection control! CDC Project Firstline offers quick, easy-to-use infection control training to empower your team all year long. Begin 2026 with knowledge that protects everyone: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

HCWs: Women who are pregnant or postpartum are at higher risk for #sepsis, the body’s extreme response to an infection. Follow IPC practices to reduce their risk. Check out our new fact sheet to learn how you can protect your patients: cdc.gov/sepsis/media/p… #GetAheadOfSepsis

Happy holidays from Project Firstline! To all the healthcare workers who show up every day to protect patients & communities, thank you. Your dedication to infection control makes a difference all year round. Project Firstline has resources to support you: bit.ly/4sbdFFA

Healthcare is full of places where germs live and spread, including on skin, surfaces, and equipment. Knowing where germs live & how they spread, can help you take action to prevent their spread. Equip your team with #InfectionControl knowledge: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

A deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis was linked to surgeries performed with contaminated epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico. HCPs should always follow infection prevention practices when using surgical equipment and medications. academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…

Clean hands protect your patients—but they also protect you. Cleaning your hands isn’t just a habit, it’s infection control in action.  Learn about the importance of clean hands in health care & how to protect yourself, your coworkers, and your patients: cdc.gov/clean-hands/hc…

Respiratory viruses spread easily. Simple infection control measures can stop the spread of germs and protect patients, coworkers, and yourself. Learn more: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

Infection control isn’t just policy—it’s about everyday actions that stop infections before they start. Every healthcare worker has a role to play.  Project Firstline offers trainings for every healthcare role to give your team an end-of-year refresh: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

Happy Thanksgiving! Project Firstline gives thanks to healthcare workers who make safe, high-quality care possible every day.  Your commitment to infection control helps protect patients, coworkers, and communities. Thank you for being on the frontlines of patient safety.

Healthcare workers play an important role in preventing the spread of C. diff. Infection control actions like cleaning your hands with soap and water, using the right PPE, and environmental cleaning and disinfection help keep patients safe & prevent the spread of C. diff.

Educate your team with quick, on-the-job training about how to prevent the spread of germs from water. Access our new resources today: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

HCWs: Don’t miss our CDC colleagues as they speak at the @SepsisAlliance Summit about improvements in measuring sepsis care on Sept 24. See how these measures can complement your facility’s #sepsis programs and #IPC practices. sepsissummit.org #SepsisSummit #SAM2025

This #EVSWeek, we’re excited to share the upcoming release of a NEW Micro-Learn series designed for training EVS workers in healthcare settings. Stay tuned and explore existing resources: cdc.gov/project-firstl…