Department of Infection Prevention and Control

Welcome to the Department of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) at OHSU.  The department supports the university's mission of healing, teaching and discovery.  Use the navigation at left to find policies and resources for preventing infections.  Check back often for updates and announcements.

INFLUENZA SEASON ENDS

The end of April marks the official end of influenza season, and influenza activity has returned to its pre-seasonal baseline.  This means the Masks On period has also ended; employees within six feet of patients in patient care areas are no longer required to wear masks if they declined the influenza vaccine.  Visit our Influenza/RSV page for more information.

NEW MRSA DE-ISOLATION POLICY

OHSU has refined the criteria to discontinue isolation for patients previously identified as being MRSA positive.  Visit our
MRSA page for more information about keeping our patients safe from MRSA.

Norovirus in the Community

Norovirus hit Oregon hard in January, but confirmed cases have decreased during the month of February.  There are still many cases, however.  The Department of Infection Prevention and Control is providing information on the infection control management of these cases.

OHSU Norovirus Alert

Norovirus FAQ

Ill Provider Policy

Modified Contact Precautions

Oregon Health Authority: Norovirus