Infection Prevention Education

The Division of Public Health Infection Prevention Program provides infection prevention education and consultation for health care facilities in North Carolina. 

For questions and education requests (including on-site visits), please contact infectionprevention@dhhs.nc.gov.

Regional Infection Prevention Support Program

The Regional Infection Prevention Support (RIPS) Program strengthens infection prevention capacity through training, education, and consultation in long-term settings. The RIPS Program uses evidence-based infection control practices consistent with applicable CDC and CMS guidance. It provides on-site infection prevention support to all types of long-term care facilities, particularly skilled nursing facilities and adult care homes.

Learn more about the RIPS Program and the services it offers: Regional Infection Prevention Support Team

Handouts

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Transporting a Patient on Contact Precautions (English/Spanish)
Norovirus Outbreak Sign for Visitors in Long-Term Care Facilities
Water Management Programs and Waterborne Disease Prevention in Health Care Facilities

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