Friday, January 13, 2012

WAVE Campaign to Keep Public Healthy

Available for download, this WAVE poster aims to
protect people from healthcare-related diseases.
Poster is from Healthcare.gov
The WAVE campaign, from the Office of Healthcare Quality and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a four-step process to help keep family members and caregivers safe and healthy from infectious diseases. The campaign's name (WAVE) stands for:
  • Wash hands.
  • Ask questions.
  • Vaccinate.
  • Ensure safety.
A WAVE brochure, wallet card and posters are available for download so that the public can educate themselves and others about healthcare-related infections.