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Educate your team with quick, on-the-job training about how to prevent the spread of germs from water. Access our new resources today: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Educate your team with quick, on-the-job training about how to prevent the spread of germs from water. Access our new resources today: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

HCWs: Don’t miss our CDC colleagues as they speak at the @SepsisAlliance Summit about improvements in measuring sepsis care on Sept 24. See how these measures can complement your facility’s #sepsis programs and #IPC practices. sepsissummit.org #SepsisSummit #SAM2025

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. HCWs: Don’t miss our CDC colleagues as they speak at the @SepsisAlliance Summit about improvements in measuring sepsis care on Sept 24. See how these measures can complement your facility’s #sepsis programs and #IPC practices.  

sepsissummit.org  

#SepsisSummit #SAM2025

This #EVSWeek, we’re excited to share the upcoming release of a NEW Micro-Learn series designed for training EVS workers in healthcare settings. Stay tuned and explore existing resources: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. This #EVSWeek, we’re excited to share the upcoming release of a NEW Micro-Learn series designed for training EVS workers in healthcare settings. Stay tuned and explore existing resources: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

C. auris is a fungus that can cause severe, often multidrug-resistant illness in hospitalized patients. It spreads easily and often causes outbreaks in healthcare settings. Learn more about what infection control actions you can take to prevent the spread: cdc.gov/candida-auris/…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. C. auris is a fungus that can cause severe, often multidrug-resistant illness in hospitalized patients. It spreads easily and often causes outbreaks in healthcare settings. Learn more about what infection control actions you can take to prevent the spread: cdc.gov/candida-auris/…

Candida auris is a fungus that is often multidrug-resistant and can cause severe illness & outbreaks in healthcare settings. It can live on patients’ skin & spread easily to other patients. This #FungalWeek25 learn prevention measures to protect patients. cdc.gov/candida-auris/…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Candida auris is a fungus that is often multidrug-resistant and can cause severe illness & outbreaks in healthcare settings. It can live on patients’ skin & spread easily to other patients. This #FungalWeek25 learn prevention measures to protect patients.

cdc.gov/candida-auris/…

Respiratory germs can spread quickly in health care. PPE use, hand hygiene, proper ventilation and cleaning and disinfection help stop germs from spreading. To download Project Firstline’s infographic visit cdc.gov/project-firstl…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Respiratory germs can spread quickly in health care. PPE use, hand hygiene, proper ventilation and cleaning and disinfection help stop germs from spreading. To download Project Firstline’s infographic visit cdc.gov/project-firstl…

Educate your team with quick, on-the-job training about how to prevent the spread of germs from water. Access our new resources today: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Educate your team with quick, on-the-job training about how to prevent the spread of germs from water. Access our new resources today: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

Every injection is an opportunity to prevent infection. Safe injection practices are key to protecting patients and healthcare teams. Infection control is everyone's responsibility. Learn more: cdc.gov/injection-safe…


Use our NEW micro-learn training resources to help your team recognize infection risks and stop the spread of germs from water: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Use our NEW micro-learn training resources to help your team recognize infection risks and stop the spread of germs from water: cdc.gov/project-firstl…

The gut holds trillions of germs — and in health care, they can spread fast. Even healthy-looking patients can carry germs that cause serious infections. PPE, hand hygiene & cleaning are critical. Protect your patients. Protect your team.

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. The gut holds trillions of germs — and in health care, they can spread fast. Even healthy-looking patients can carry germs that cause serious infections. PPE, hand hygiene & cleaning are critical. Protect your patients. Protect your team.

Infection control is everyone’s job. Whether you're a nurse, CNA, or environmental services worker—you play a part in healthcare infection control. CDC’s Project Firstline offers quick, practical training for all healthcare workers . Learn more: cdc.gov/ProjectFirstli…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Infection control is everyone’s job. Whether you're a nurse, CNA, or environmental services worker—you play a part in healthcare infection control. CDC’s Project Firstline offers quick, practical training for all healthcare workers . Learn more: cdc.gov/ProjectFirstli…

Healthcare workers: Ever wonder why you take specific infection control actions? CDC’s Project Firstline breaks it down—so the “why” makes the “what” easier. Short videos. Real-world tips. Start learning today cdc.gov/ProjectFirstli…

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Healthcare workers: Ever wonder why you take specific infection control actions? CDC’s Project Firstline breaks it down—so the “why” makes the “what” easier. Short videos. Real-world tips. Start learning today  cdc.gov/ProjectFirstli…

Join @ASNKidney and an interdisciplinary expert roundtable on Fri, Aug 1, at 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET for a session highlighting patient perspectives on non-medical factors that could contribute to infection risk in dialysis patients. Register now: bit.ly/4m6M84C

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Join @ASNKidney and an interdisciplinary expert roundtable on Fri, Aug 1, at 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET for a session highlighting patient perspectives on non-medical factors that could contribute to infection risk in dialysis patients. Register now: bit.ly/4m6M84C

HCWs: When prescribing antibiotics, educate patients about their risk for C. diff infection and how to recognize signs & symptoms. Optimize antibiotic therapy to complement infection prevention and control practices. bit.ly/4lNBsaE #BeAntibioticsAware

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. HCWs: When prescribing antibiotics, educate patients about their risk for C. diff infection and how to recognize signs & symptoms. Optimize antibiotic therapy to complement infection prevention and control practices. bit.ly/4lNBsaE 

#BeAntibioticsAware

Looking for trainings, toolkits, job aids, or posters to use within your healthcare facility? CDC’s Project Firstline has free infection control educational and promotional materials. Visit bit.ly/3X4TfkQ to access today!

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Looking for trainings, toolkits, job aids, or posters to use within your healthcare facility? CDC’s Project Firstline has free infection control educational and promotional materials. Visit bit.ly/3X4TfkQ to access today!

As a healthcare worker, you play a role in ensuring that proper cleaning and disinfection are implemented to effectively kill germs. Keep your patients safe and learn more about Project Firstline infection control resources at bit.ly/3X4TfkQ


Project Firstline has infection control interactive trainings, job aids, and toolkits all at your fingertips! Download for free at bit.ly/3X4TfkQ


ICYMI: Project Firstline and American Medical Association hosted a webinar on how to prepare and respond to measles in your clinic. Watch the full recording here: bit.ly/4kecy3z

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. ICYMI: Project Firstline and American Medical Association hosted a webinar on how to prepare and respond to measles in your clinic. Watch the full recording here: bit.ly/4kecy3z

Happy #NationalNursingAssistantsWeek! To all the #CNAs - Thank you for your tireless efforts and the critical role you play in ensuring that patients and residents stay safe and receive the safest care possible.

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. Happy #NationalNursingAssistantsWeek! To all the #CNAs - Thank you for your tireless efforts and the critical role you play in ensuring that patients and residents stay safe and receive the safest care possible.

During #NationalSafetyMonth, consider the ways you can make health care safer for residents, patients, and coworkers. To access resources and trainings on infection control, visit: bit.ly/3X4TfkQ

CDC_Firstline's tweet image. During #NationalSafetyMonth, consider the ways you can make health care safer for residents, patients, and coworkers. To access resources and trainings on infection control, visit: bit.ly/3X4TfkQ

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