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@OHAOregon
December 2, 2021
Contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, phd.communications@dhsoha.state.or.us
What: The Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee (HAIAC) is holding its quarterly public meeting.
Agenda: Committee Business (Logistics update; approve September 2021 minutes), OHA updates, Influenza vaccination and surveillance updates, NHSN data review, Project Firstline updates, Topics for future meetings and reports, and Public comment.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Zoom. https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItc--spjIoH3Zf4kk2g1vKdMMHb3lfYTQ. All attendees must use the webinar for audio functions. Please register for the webinar by following the link above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Background: OHA provides oversight and support for the mandatory reporting of healthcare-associated infections in Oregon via the HAI Program. The HAI Program convenes its advisory board on a quarterly basis; the purpose of the board is to make recommendations to OHA regarding infection measures reportable by health care facilities: http://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/DiseasesConditions/CommunicableDisease/HAI/Pages/index.aspx
Program contact: Roza Tammer, 971-673-1074, roza.p.tammer@state.or.us
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