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Photo of the publication cover. Script for Talking to Parents Children's Medical Services - Help September 5, 2012

This script helps healthcare providers to talk to parents in English and Spanish about a variety of situations including informing parents of the screen, explaining passing and not passing, inconclusive results or could not screen, passing and not passing with risk factors for hearing loss, and does not pass.



Photo of the publication cover. Pertussis Interim Guidelines Pertussis - Help June 22, 2012

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a communicable respiratory disease which can cause severe illness, complications and even death, particularly in infants. Neither infection nor vaccination confer lifelong immunity. Adolescents and adults with mild or atypical disease can transmit pertussis to infants, young children, and other susceptible persons.



Photo of the publication cover. Pertussis Diagnosis Using Polymerase Chain Reaction Pertussis - Help June 22, 2012

With the continuing resurgence of pertussis, health care professionals will see more patients with suspected pertussis. Polymerase Chain Reaction is an important tool for timely diagnosis of pertussis and is increasingly available to clinicians. This molecular technique is used to detect DNA sequences of the Bordetella pertussis bacterium and unlike culture, does not require live bacteria present in the specimen.



Photo of the publication cover. Instructions for Food Samples Environmental Microbiology - Help February 22, 2012

These instructions explain how to collect, pack, and ship food samples.



Photo of the publication cover. Instructions for Bordetella pertussis Samples Molecular Biology - Help February 22, 2012

These instructions explain how to collect a specimen of bordetella pertussis.



Photo of the publication cover. Safe Cleanup of Fire AshSafe Ash Fact Sheet Occupational Health Surveillance - Help February 12, 2012

There are many potential dangers involved with cleanup operations following the devastation caused by wildfires. If you are involved in cleanup efforts you may be exposed to ash. This fact sheet describes details about the potential dangers which include fire, electrical, carbon monoxide, musculoskeletal hazards, heavy equipment, thermal stresses, unstable structures, hazardous materials, and confined spaced.



Photo of the publication cover. Tuberculosis Fact Sheet Tuberculosis Prevention - Help January 31, 2012

This helpful fact sheet explains what tuberculosis is, how it is transmitted, how to isolate it, treatment, administering effective treatment, contact investigations, court ordered therapy, and more.



Photo of the publication cover. Yucca Lodge Admission Criteria Yucca Lodge - Help October 31, 2011

This document describes the admission criteria which must be met to be admitted to the Yucca Lodge Chemical Dependency Treatment Center.



Photo of the publication cover. Newborn Screening Practitioner's Manual Children's Medical Services - Help September 29, 2011

This manual provides a wealth of information for the newborn screening practitioner including screening essentials, conditions included in the screening panel, summary of conditions, criteria for requesting follow-up specimens, screening practices, recommendations for specimen collection, unsatisfactory specimens, reporting results, problems in screening practice, educational services, fees and screening kit information, exemptions, and more.



Photo of the publication cover. Harm Reduction County Codes Harm Reduction - Help August 3, 2011

This document provides the county codes for use in harm reduction forms.



Photo of the publication cover. Psittacosis Checklist for Pet Stores Zoonotic Diseases - Help June 2, 2011

Psittacosis (parrot fever) is a bacterial infection of humans resulting from exposure to infected birds, usually psittacine birds (e.g., cockatiels, parakeets, parrots, and macaws). The infection in birds is called avian chlamydiosis. Healthy appearing birds can be infected and shed the bacteria when stressed, causing infection of other species of birds (e.g., finches, canaries, and doves) housed in the same environment.



Photo of the publication cover. Psittacosis Checklist for Pet Owners Zoonotic Diseases - Help June 2, 2011

Psittacosis (parrot fever) is a bacterial infection of humans resulting from exposure to infected birds, usually psittacine birds (e.g., cockatiels, parakeets, parrots, and macaws). The infection in birds is called avian chlamydiosis. Healthy appearing birds can be infected and shed the bacteria when stressed, causing infection of other species of birds (e.g., finches, canaries, and doves) housed in the same environment.



Photo of the publication cover. Second-Hand Smoke and Asthma Fact Sheet Asthma - Help January 1, 2011

This fact sheet explains how secondhand and third-hand smoke effects asthma, how tobacco smoke can trigger an asthma attack, how to protect yourself and your children, and provides tips on how to politely ask someone not to smoke around you.



Photo of the publication cover. Collaborative Approach to Prevention of Bloodstream Infections in Dialysis Healthcare-Associated Infections - Help December 21, 2010

The goal of this collaborative is to work together to prevent bloodstream infections in hemodialysis and spur a broader interest in preventing infections among the dialysis community.



Photo of the publication cover. Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections Healthcare-Associated Infections - Help December 21, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections.



Photo of the publication cover. Surgical Site Infections Healthcare-Associated Infections - Help December 21, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions about Surgical Site Infections.



Photo of the publication cover. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Healthcare-Associated Infections - Help December 21, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.



Photo of the publication cover. Healthcare-Associated Infections Definitions Healthcare-Associated Infections - Help December 21, 2010

Definitions of commonly used terms related to Healthcare-Associated Infections.



Photo of the publication cover. HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet for American Indians and Alaska Natives HIV Surveillance & Epidemiology - Help August 6, 2010

This helpful document provides a wealth of helpful facts about HIV/AIDS for American Indians and Alaska Natives.



Photo of the publication cover. Mold FAQ Mold - Help August 1, 2010

Is something growing in your bathroom, water heater closet, window seals, or under your kitchen sink? You have likely found mold. So now what? The first step is removing the mold. Next is controlling for moisture. Take the time to understand what mold is, how it grows, and how to clean it up.

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