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Providing evidence-based infection control education and training for healthcare workers. Engaging and accessible, Project Firstline is for You! #WeAreFirstline
Joined October 2020
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Looking for trainings, toolkits, job aids, or posters to use within your healthcare facility? CDC’s Project Firstline has free infection control educational and promotional materials. Visit to access today!
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As a healthcare worker, you play a role in ensuring that proper cleaning and disinfection are implemented to effectively kill germs. Keep your patients safe and learn more about Project Firstline infection control resources at
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Project Firstline has infection control interactive trainings, job aids, and toolkits all at your fingertips! Download for free at
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ICYMI: Project Firstline and American Medical Association hosted a webinar on how to prepare and respond to measles in your clinic. Watch the full recording here:
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Happy #NationalNursingAssistantsWeek! To all the #CNAs - Thank you for your tireless efforts and the critical role you play in ensuring that patients and residents stay safe and receive the safest care possible.
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During #NationalSafetyMonth, consider the ways you can make health care safer for residents, patients, and coworkers. To access resources and trainings on infection control, visit:
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Having cancer and receiving cancer treatments can make it harder to fight off infections that can lead to #sepsis. Share this fact sheet, so your patients can prevent infections and #GetAheadOfSepsis this #NCSD2025:
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NEW: CDC’s Be Ready for Measles toolkit includes preparedness and response tools and communication materials to make it easier for health departments to communicate with the public, clinicians, and partners before and during a measles outbreak.
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Do you know why it’s so important to follow the contact time when using disinfectant products in health care? Use Project Firstline’s How to Read a Disinfectant Label infographic for a knowledge refresh
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Make sure your team has the infection control information they need to keep patients safe. Visit Project Firstline’s new collections page to access our ready to use training materials
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NEW: CDC’s Be Ready for Measles toolkit includes preparedness and response tools and communication materials to make it easier for health departments to communicate with the public, clinicians, and partners before and during a measles outbreak.
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NEW: Measles cases are the rise, so now is the time to educate your staff so they know what to do if they suspect measles! Share important infection control reminders with Project Firstline’s latest micro-learn training resource.
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Infection control isn’t just a practice—it’s a promise to keep patients safe. Visit Project Firstline find accessible resources on infection control in healthcare.
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Could it be a fungal disease? CDC can help you find out! Healthcare providers can now call 404-639-5168 or email FungalConsult@cdc.gov for consultation on the diagnosis or treatment for suspected or confirmed fungal diseases.
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Women who are pregnant or postpartum are at higher risk for sepsis. This Maternal Sepsis Week, follow infection control practices and know sepsis signs and symptoms to identify and treat patients early:
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HCWs: It’s not too late to register for our upcoming measles webinar. Join us this Thursday 5/15 to get important updates from CDC so you can help your facility stay prepared.
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This #NationalHospitalWeek, we thank HCWs for their commitment to keeping patients safe from infections. Check this resource on diagnostic excellence to ensure patients receive an accurate and timely diagnosis & improve health outcomes. #BeAntibioticsAware
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HCWs: there is an ongoing Listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat foods: 10 people were sick in 2 states, with 10 hospitalizations. Full details:
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REGISTER NOW! Join CDC and AMA for an important discussion on measles trends, clinical recognition, vaccination, and infection control strategies to help providers respond effectively.
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Nurses play a critical role in infection control and patient safety. This #NationalNursesWeek & beyond, continue to #BeAntibioticsAware. Educate your patients and their families about appropriate antibiotic use.
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