Infection Prevention Education | Division of Public Health

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

NC Infection Prevention Education Materials

Education Modules

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	Dialysis Safety Trifold Brochure
	C. Auris Information for Patients and Families Trifold

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	On-Site Assessment for Potential Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission
	On-Site Assessment for Potential MDRO Transmission
	On-Site Assessment for Potential iGAS Transmission

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	Standard Precautions - Choosing the Right Personal Protective Equipment Additional languages: Spanish - Standard Precautions PPE Flyer
	Transporting Patients on Contact Precautions Badge Buddy - Print and Cut
	Water Management Programs and Waterborne Disease Prevention in Health Care Facilities
	Transporting a Patient on Contact Precautions (English/Spanish)
	Enhanced Barrier Precautions Badge Buddy - Print and Cut
	Enhanced Barrier Precautions Badge Buddy - Professional Printing
	Norovirus Outbreak Sign for Visitors in Long-Term Care Facilities