Safe Healthcare For All

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is a professional society that improves public health by establishing infection-prevention measures and supporting antibiotic stewardship among healthcare providers.

Event

SHEA Spring

SHEA Spring is the premier conference for professionals in healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship. Offering expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and cutting-edge training courses designed to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.

eLearning

Penicillin Allergy Management

An interactive course, where learners will gain experience in penicillin allergy history taking, risk assessment using validated instruments, penicillin allergy testing, and delabeling.

Event

IDWeek

IDWeek is the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists.

News

SHEA Advocates for Responsible NIH Funding Reforms

SHEA’s vision of safe healthcare for all is predicated on evidence-based practices discovered and reinforced through rigorous scientific research. Much of this research is performed…

HHS External Communications Pause Prevents Critical Updates on Current Public Health Threats

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is concerned that two weeks have passed since the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced…

Global Public Health Collaboration Benefits Americans, SHEA Urges Continued Support of the World Health Organization 

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) would like to emphasize the importance of global partnerships in addressing health threats that impact all of…

Connect with SHEA

Social Media

From @wbranchelliman et al: #CAPA was described early in the #covid19 pandemic - incidence is driven by traditional risk factors for invasive fungal infections

Mark your calendars for the next Town Hall happening February 18th at 4pm ET. Our panelists will be discussing "From TB to Mpox: Current & Emerging Threats."
Register here: https://buff.ly/415MBez

Timely public health info keeps communities safe. The HHS communication pause blocks critical CDC updates, risking delayed responses to threats like H5N1. SHEA urges immediate restoration—because transparency saves lives. #SafeHealthcareForAll

https://buff.ly/40GO36S

The removal of HIV- and LGBTQ-related CDC resources creates dangerous gaps in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship. Access to science-driven guidance is critical for patient safety and public health. SHEA stands with @IDSAInfo in calling for transparency.

Wrapped up in warmth and big ideas! ❄️ The SHEA Board of Trustees gathered at SHEA HQ for a productive in-person meeting to enjoy dinner, connect, and plan for the future of healthcare epidemiology. Excited for what’s to come! #SHEABoard #SafeHealthcareForAll #Leadership

⏰ Today’s the day! The SHEA Town Hall returns at 4:00 p.m. ET, diving into the latest on H5N1 with experts Dr. David Goldfarb & Dr. Lynne Li.

Register now or join us live on Facebook: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wti40wCUSDmfAo-8V5_dRQ#/registration

Global collaboration saves lives. SHEA highlights the importance of U.S. partnerships with WHO for better surveillance, faster detection, and stronger ID responses. Ending these partnerships weakens #PublicHealth globally.

Read our full statement: https://pulse.ly/q0jraboou3

🚨 LAST CALL: Abstract Submissions Close Tonight!
This is your final chance to submit your abstract for SHEA Spring 2025! Showcase your groundbreaking research, share your ideas, and make a lasting impact on healthcare.
🔗 Submit today: https://bit.ly/4gW9irN

Join @gonzalobearman and @PriyaNori in discussing 'Sustainable Steps in Infectious Diseases: Tackling the Climate Crisis’ with @Shreya_pedsID in the latest podcast!

Antibiotic use in different hospital administrative categories: an overview of 10 years of a statewide surveillance program in Brazil 🇧🇷

🎤 Your Research Deserves the Spotlight!
Submit your abstract for #SHEASpring2025 and:
✅ Present your work to an audience of experts
✅ Be featured in the @ASHE_Journal Online Supplement
🔗 Submit today: https://bit.ly/4gW9irN

🎧 New Podcast Episode! 🎧

ICHE EIC @DavecNyc talks to Kathleen Chiotos & Edward Lyon on respiratory culturing stewardship in pediatric ICUs!

🟩: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3d2OjMpwPJ7RSTSfapoHwR
🟪: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-53-respiratory-culturing-appropriateness-in/id1459545889?i=1000675664175
🟧: https://soundcloud.com/user-660720406/episode-54-infection-prevention-in-obstetrical-populations-insights-into-group-a-streptococcal-infections

🚀 Transform how you manage penicillin allergies.
Our interactive course teaches safe, evidence-based delabeling techniques.

💻 Enroll now: https://bit.ly/3DGu684

ICHE JOURNAL
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

Published monthly by Cambridge University Press, ICHE publishes original, peer-reviewed scientific articles for professionals in epidemiology or infection prevention and control programs in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

ASHE JOURNAL
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (ASHE) is a fully Gold Open Access journal that publishes original research that contributes to the fields of antimicrobial stewardship and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

SHEA Spring Conference

SHEA Spring will include topics on healthcare epidemiology, antibiotic stewardship, long-term care, research methods, clinical microbiology, patient safety and quality, implementation science, and COVID-19. It also provides a wide range of opportunities for networking with peers and experts in the field.

Upcoming Events

SHEA Spring 2025

Apr. 27-30, 2025 | Championsgate, FL

The 2025 Spring Conference, to be held in person, in ChampionsGate, Florida will include topics on healthcare epidemiology, antibiotic stewardship, long-term care, research methods, clinical…

IDWeek 2025

Oct. 19-22, 2025 | Atlanta, GA

IDWeek is the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association, the…

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