Hoag Infection Prevention Program

Hoag Infection Prevention ensures patient safety by reducing the risk of acquiring and transmitting infections and provides a multidisciplinary approach to the surveillance, prevention and control of infections acquired in the hospital or brought in from the community. Hoag’s goal is to eliminate healthcare-acquired infection for the entire circle of patient care. Review Hoag’s quality reports to compare our safe and effective care with the national average.

• Surveillance, prevention and control of hospital-associated infections and drug resistant organisms
• Investigate and control hospital outbreaks among patients
• Develop and maintain infection prevention/control policies and procedures for all hospital departments
• Educational programs to assure quality of patient care
• Nursing Unit In-Services to continue staff education