Infection Control Program

Yale University has an infection Control program that monitors and assists Yale University clinical/healthcare environment on and off campus. The program is designed to provide consistent infection control policies and programs that meet or exceed minimal acceptable standards across Yale's clinical areas and satellite facilities. The University has an infection control work group advising and establishing policies for Yale University Health care environments.

Contact EHS's Associate Biosafety Office for assistance or information on infection control issues.

Community Associated MRSA Information

University Policies and Manuals

Bloodborne Pathogen Manual Exposure Control Plan Infection Control Policies and Procedures Manual YMG Infection Control Policy and Procedures Manual

Forms

Refrigeration Monitoring Log for Medication / Specimen Refrigeration Monitoring Log for Food OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire

Signs and Pamphlets

'Cover Your Cough' poster from EHS 'Protect Yourself from Germs' brochure from EHS 'The Workplance is No Place for MRSA' Poster YMG Respiratory Etiquette Pamphlet: Cover Your Cough YMG Respiratory Etiquette Poster

Yale Health Center, 55 Lock Street

Please contact the Yale Health Center Infection Control at 432-0071 for their specific infection control policies and procedures.

Other Resources

1999 Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection 2006 Management of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings 2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2008 Guideline for Disinfection, and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities 2011 Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections CDC Website on Healthcare Associated Infections CDC Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) issues in Healthcare Settings CDC - Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings CDC - Influenza (Flu) CDC - Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings, 2006 CDC - National Campaign to Prevent MRSA Skin Infections CT/Department of Public Health - Reportable Diseases (Publications) OSHA Healthcare Facilities Safety and Health Topics Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings State of Connecticut Department of Public Health