Infection Prevention & Epidemiology

The Department of Infection Prevention & Epidemiology manages the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections in patients and staff by analyzing data to identify infection sources, spread methods, and make prevention recommendations.

 A woman works in a lab. She wears a face mask and shield.

University of Michigan Health participates in state and national collaborative to implement best practices related to infection prevention. Rates for central line-associate bloodstream infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood infections are better than the national benchmark.
Infection Prevention and Epidemiology
Room NI8B06
300 North Ingalls
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5479
Phone: 734-936-6355

Hand Hygiene

Hand hygiene is crucial for infection prevention. Michigan Medicine maintains a 90% compliance rate through education and widespread sanitizer availability. Learn more on our Hand Hygiene page.

Preventing Infections

The Michigan Medicine Patient Education Clearinghouse offers resources on infection prevention for surgeries. Learn about screening, pre-surgery showering, and steps to avoid infections.

FDA "Sharps" Safety & Disposal

"Sharps" are devices with sharp points used for medical conditions like diabetes and arthritis. Improper disposal risks injury and spreading infections like HBV, HCV, and HIV. Use FDA-cleared or heavy-duty plastic containers for safe disposal.

Learn more about safe sharps use and disposal on fda.gov

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