Stopping the spread of germs and preventing infections is the goal of UPMC’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. We take steps to prevent germs and infections from traveling from patient to patient, from patient to staff and visitors, or from staff to patients and visitors.
Here are some important steps you — and your visitors — can take:
We want your stay to be as pleasant as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about infection control, hand washing, standard or special precautions, please ask your nurse or doctor. If you’d like to contact Infection Prevention and Control, please inform your nurse.