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Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit

The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit conducts surveillance for infectious diseases and investigates clusters and outbreaks.

Contact Info:

1-877-996-9000

Wyoming Infection Prevention Advisory Group

(WIPAG)

Vision:

Patients are guaranteed safe, high quality care at all healthcare facilities throughout Wyoming.

Mission:

To prevent the occurrence of healthcare-associated infections through the standardization and implementation of evidence-based interventions in all healthcare facilities in Wyoming.

Purposes

  • To determine priorities for HAI prevention in Wyoming.
    • Set achievable goals within those priorities.
    • Establish measurable milestones.
    • Evaluate the progress and sustainability of HAI prevention.
    • Re-evaluate and update priorities for HAI prevention.
  • To foster collaboration among organizations and individuals with similar vision.
  • To provide a coordinated approach to HAI prevention
    • Facilitate coordination and execution of national goals at local levels
    • Foster collaboration among organizations and individuals with a similar visio
  • To provide guidance for the Wyoming HAI Learning and Action Network
  • Identify and strategize ways to reduce disparities that may exist in HAI prevention

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