COVID-19 Infection Control and Testing Resources

  • 3 Key Steps to Take While Waiting for Your COVID-19 Test Result from the CDC v1 (Released 8/14/20)
    To help stop the spread of COVID-19, take these 3 key steps NOW while waiting for your test results
  • 3 Key Steps to Take While Waiting for Your COVID-19 Test Result from the CDC - Spanish v1 (Released 8/14/20)
    To help stop the spread of COVID-19, take these 3 key steps NOW while waiting for your test results (Spanish version)
  • 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene (Posted 3/2/21)
    The World Health Organization has put together a helpful infographic to remind Health Care Workers when they should practice hand hygiene.
  • 6 Steps for Safe & Effective Disinfectant Use (Posted 3/4/21)
    6 Step infographic from the EPA on safe disinfectant use.
  • 9 Steps to End COVID-19 and Prevent the Next Pandemic: Essential Outcomes From the World Health Assembly (Posted 11/3/21)
    About a year ago, theWorld Health Assembly (WHA) met virtually for the first time since the creation of theWorld Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. Last year’s WHA adopted a resolution asking states to intensify action to fight COVID-19. Yet a year on, there have been 3.7 million deaths reported, with the real number estimated as more than 7 million. From May 24-31, 2021, the 74th WHA (WHA74) was again held virtually amidst this historic pandemic. The WHA created a member states working group on strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies to make recommendations to next year’s WHA.1 Here are 9 steps to end this pandemic and prevent the next one.
  • Admitting a Resident with COVID-19 v1 (Released 4/10/20)
    If you are accepting the admission of a resident with suspected or positive COVID, consider the tips outlined here.
  • Admitting a Resident with COVID-19 - Spanish v1 (Released 4/15/20)
    If you are accepting the admission of a resident with suspected or positive COVID, consider the tips outlined here. (Spanish version)
  • Admitting Residents from a Hospital Setting v1 (Released 4/16/20)
    Things to consider when admitting residents from a hospital setting during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Admitting Residents from a Hospital Setting - Spanish v1 (Released 4/16/20)
    Things to consider when admitting residents from a hospital setting during the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Spanish version)
  • Aerosol Generating Procedures CDC Guidance (Released 1/27/21)
    Examples of commonly performed medical procedures that are considered aerosol-generating and are more likely to generate higher concentrations of infectious respiratory aerosols.