Updated Emergency Services Infection Control Manual Now Available

Emmitsburg, MD. – The United States Fire Administration (USFA), part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has made a new and updated document detailing the most comprehensive and updated infection control programs and practices for local-level fire and emergency medical service (EMS) departments available.

The updated Guide to Managing an Emergency Services Infection Control Program provides new and expanded information in this area. Since the original publication in 1992, many advances have occurred in the field of infection control. The guide is designed to meet or exceed all applicable Federal laws and regulations and national standards and guidelines at the time of publication.

“Infection control, including issues such as Hepatitis C exposure, is an essential health and safety topic for the fire service today,” said U.S. Fire Administrator R. David Paulison. “Every fire and emergency services department needs to have a strong infection control program as part of an overall departmental health and safety strategy.”

Limited quantities of this publication may be ordered free of charge. It is available in printed as well as downloadable format via the Internet. Visit the USFA on the World Wide Web at www.usfa.fema.gov and click on publications. Departments also can contact USFA’s Publications Office at (800) 561-3356 or (301) 447-1189 or FAX your request to (301) 447-1213. Mail orders will also be accepted at the following address:

United States Fire Administration
Publications
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727

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