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    Mpox, previously known as monkeypox

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    COVID-19 Information

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    Flu

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    Candida auris

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    Ebola

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The Department of Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology

Welcome

The mission of the Department of Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology is to establish and maintain a proactive program of surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections and occupational exposures to infectious diseases. We utilize policy/procedure, education, communication and epidemiological techniques to promote good outcomes.

Mpox Quick Links

Pathogens Links

Mpox Evaluation Workflow PDF
Protocol for Post-Exposure Mpox Evaluation for HCW
Mpox Patient to Employee Exposures Template
Mpox Inpatient Management
Mpox Patient Facts Sheet
Mpox Monitoring Guidance and Vaccine Eligibility
CDC Mpox Information
Jynneos Vaccine Information Statement

Contacts

Janak Patel, MD, Director
April McDougal, DO, Associate Director
Mary Ann DeMaet, Operations Manager
Teresa York, Regional Supervisor
Irene Galicia, Administrative Coordinator

Phone: (409) 772-3192
Fax: (409) 772-2337
Pager: (409) 643-3133

Faculty & staff

Pathogens

ICHE Policies, Forms & Guidelines

Policies and forms

ICHE Policies
Visitation Policy
Infection Control Risk Assessment Program
Central Line Placement Forms
Abdominal Hysterectomy Bundle
Respiratory Isolation Guidelines
Hand Hygiene (internal use)
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
NHSN Patient Safety Component Manual