Healthcare-Associated Infections Program

The Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program is in the Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch (EISB) of the Public Health Services (PHS) department in the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This program oversees the prevention, surveillance, and reporting of HAIs and emerging antimicrobial-resistant (AR) pathogens in San Diego’s healthcare facilities.
County of San Diego Public Health derive their authority from
the state, Title 17, California Code of Regulations, (CCR)
§2500, §2505, and §2641.30-2643.20.

2/22/2023 **UPCOMING** Skilled Nursing Facility Infection Prevention (SNF
IP) Monthly Collaborative—Enhanced Standard Precautions
2/1/23 and 2/8/23 **UPCOMING** CDPH Enhanced Standard Precautions (ESP) Training Series
1/6/2023 **NEW** C.auris FAQ Flyer (Print)—What Healthcare Staff Need to Know | Spanish
1/6/2023 **NEW** CRAB FAQ Flyer (Print)—What Healthcare Staff Need to Know | Spanish
For more information, contact the San Diego HAI program through our contact form, via e-mail at phs.hai.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov, or call the Epidemiology Unit at (619) 692-8499.