Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) | Mass.gov

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to threaten the safety of our patients and add considerable avoidable costs to our burdened healthcare system. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) coordinates efforts with federal, state and local partners to provide guidance and achieve goals toward HAI prevention. Learn what you can do to prevent the spread of infections in your healthcare environment and see our data and reports on HAIs.

Top tasks for Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)

View HAI information for general public

Download HAI reports

HAI information for healthcare providers

HAI and infection prevention and control information for long-term care facilities

HAI contact information for dialysis providers and patients

Flu vaccination reports - healthcare personnel

Massachusetts Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Plan

Antibiotic and Antimicrobial Resistance

Contact Information

Address

State Public Health Laboratory

305 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

directions

Phone

Infectious Disease Division (617) 983-6550

Urgent calls and infectious disease reporting (617) 983–6800

Laboratory Sciences Division (617) 983–6201

Fax

Infectious Disease Division (617) 983–6925

Laboratory Sciences Division (617) 983–6210

Address

99 Chauncy St., Boston, MA 02111

directions

Phone

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