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.
We have helped define best practices in healthcare epidemiology worldwide since its founding in 1980.
We represent physicians and other healthcare professionals around the world with expertise and passion in healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Our expertise is sought by healthcare regulatory and accrediting agencies and its scientific voice guides decision-making bodies in developing rational, effective, and cost-conscious public policies.
Advances the science of healthcare epidemiology through research and education.
Translates knowledge into effective policy and practice.
Mentors, trains and promotes professional development in healthcare epidemiology.
Collaborates and shares expertise with other organizations.
Adheres to high ethical standards and promotes honesty and ethical principles in the practice of epidemiology.
