CORHA High-Level Guidance for Outbreaks of Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens

by Heidi Satter | Jan 8, 2021

The CORHA High-Level Guidance (HLG) for Outbreaks of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Antimicrobial-Resistant (AR) Pathogens is intended as a comprehensive reference containing information specific to HAI/AR outbreak detection, reporting, investigation and...

CORHA Framework for Healthcare-Associated Infection Outbreak Notification

by Heidi Satter | Dec 23, 2020

This document provides guidance for notification in the context of a suspected healthcare-associated infection (HAI) outbreak. It is based on public health best practices and grounded in bioethical principles of autonomy and beneficence. Resource Link: CORHA Framework...

CORHA/CSTE Proposed Investigation/Reporting Thresholds and Outbreak Definitions for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings

by Heidi Satter | Nov 17, 2020

The thresholds and outbreak definitions presented in this document are based on available scientific resources and expert opinion and intended only as guidance for potential adaptation to the local epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19); for example, states and...

Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI): Recommendations for Healthcare Outbreak Response

by Heidi Satter | Nov 8, 2020

This document provides recommendations for healthcare outbreak response for Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI). Topics include outbreak detection and reporting, investigation and control, and a variety of helpful resources. Resource Link: CORHA CDI...

CORHA Proposed Investigation/Reporting Thresholds and Outbreak Definition for Extrapulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)

by Heidi Satter | Sep 5, 2019

The thresholds and outbreak definition presented below are based on available scientific resources and expert opinion and intended only as guidance; states and localities may have their own outbreak definitions and reporting requirements. Resource Link: CORHA Proposed...