Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections acquired while receiving medical care. HAIs occur in all health care settings including acute care, ambulatory surgical centers, outpatient clinics, long-term care, long-term acute care, and rehabilitation facilities.

• About HAIs
  Information about common HAIs, steps you can take to prevent HAIs, and patient safety resources.
  
  
• HAIs and Antibiotic Resistance in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
  Answers to frequently asked questions about how health care-associated infections and antibiotic resistance are connected, and surveillance programs Minnesota uses to measure HAIs and antibiotic resistance in the state.
  
  
• HAI Resources
  HAI prevention and control guidelines and resources for health care professionals.
  
  
• HAIs and Drug Diversion
  Prevention of HAI associated with diversion of controlled substances.
  
  
• HAI Data and Statistics
  HAI data and statistics in Minnesota and the national level including the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).
  
  
• HAI Prevention Projects and Partners
  MDH is working in collaboration with numerous partners to prevent HAIs across the continuum of care.
  MN HAI Prevention Advisory Group | HAI Prevention Collaboratives | Safe from CDI Toolkit/Roadmap | Safe CUTS (SSI) Toolkit/Roadmap