The following is a list of SHEA’s key priority issues including a summary of the problem, proposed solutions, and SHEA’s strategy for achieving the society’s goals.
SHEA urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to finalize the proposed Condition of Participation rule that would require all inpatient acute care hospitals to implement antibiotic stewardship programs. (read more)
SHEA urges Congress to increase funding for the National Healthcare Safety Network by 8% to $22.75 million in FY2020 and beyond.
SHEA advocates strongly for federal investments in research for preventing HAIs. SHEA also encourages appropriate funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and funding for CDC grants for Prevention Epicenters.