Outpatient Network

WA Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAIAR) Outpatient Network

The HAIAR Section at the department hosts a network focused on healthcare infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship in outpatient settings throughout Washington.

This network of partners work together to prioritize and address HAIAR and antibiotic prescribing issues in outpatient settings, using the CDC's Success Framework for HAI/AR Partner Networks.

What is outpatient care?

  • When a person receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital.
  • It is a very broad area in medical care, and it presents unique challenges for preventing infections. 
  • Outpatient settings can include community health centers, dialysis centers, urgent care, retail clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, public health clinics, imaging centers, oncology clinics, ambulatory behavioral health and substance abuse clinics, physical therapy, rehabilitation centers, dental offices, and more.

Are you interested in participating?

  • We continue to welcome partners to join this effort that have a wide range of experiences in outpatient settings.
  • Your expertise and insights will be key to helping us build a network that will meet the needs of our state and help us to better reach this important clinical setting.
  • To indicate your interest, email hai@doh.wa.gov with subject line “HAIAR Outpatient Network”

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