Nontuberculous mycobacteria: Recommended Practices for Healthcare Outbreak Response

Sep 5, 2019

CORHA’s recommendations outlines the thresholds and outbreak definition of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM), mycobacteria other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis or M. leprae. Contents include recommended practices for healthcare outbreak response from outbreak...

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE): Recommendations for Healthcare Outbreak Response

Jun 6, 2019

This updated document outlines recommended practices for healthcare outbreak response for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). Topics include outbreak detection and reporting, investigation and control, and a variety of helpful resources. NOTE: This product is...

Sample Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) Line List

Mar 20, 2019

This sample line list is a ready-to-use template for healthcare and health agencies to document epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) outbreak information. Resource Link: Sample EKC Line List (Excel File) Source: Los Angeles County Department of Health Date: March 20,...

Sample Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) Outbreak Patient Letter

Mar 20, 2019

This sample patient notification letter provides sample language for healthcare facilities communicating with patients on epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) outbreaks. Resource Link: Sample EKC Outbreak Patient Letter (Word File) Source: Los Angeles County Department...