Healthcare-Associated Infections
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi that people get while receiving healthcare for another condition. HAIs can happen in any healthcare setting including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. HAIs can cause death and illness among vulnerable community members and therefore, are a public health priority. The most common HAIs are central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and ventilator associated pneumonia. About one in every 31 hospital patients are diagnosed with a healthcare-associated infection per day. The Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services HAI Program collaborates with infection preventionists, directors of nursing, administrators, and leaders within our local healthcare facilities to prevent and respond to healthcare-associated and emerging diseases.
Information on HAI
COVID-19 Candida auris (C. auris)
Carbapenem Resistant Organisms (CRO)/Carbapenamase Producing Organisms (CPO)
Influenza
Legionella
Norovirus
Scabies
Resources/Trainings/Alerts
 HAI Prevention and Reporting |
 Healthcare Facility Partners |
Healthcare-Associated Infections Data
Contact Us
Are you a health provider or community member looking for more information about HAIs?
Contact the Healthcare Associated Infections program 
LBHAI@longbeach.gov
(562) 570-4302 Available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS FACILITY CONTACT LIST:
PROVIDER HEALTH ALERT:
Facilities
Main Health Facilities Center
2525 Grand Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 570-4000
Multi-Service Center for the Homeless »
1301 West 12th Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 570-4500
Fax: (562) 570-8234
Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center - Center for Family and Youth »
6335 Myrtle Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805
Phone: (562) 570-3300
Fax: (562) 570-3306
Other Facilities »
