HAI - Division of Acute Disease Epidemiology

About Us

The Division of Acute Disease Epidemiology HAI Section is dedicated to continually improving infection control and prevention practices in healthcare settings in South Carolina. The HAI Section is responsible for surveillance and data analysis of healthcare-associated infections; the section provides infection control and prevention assistance during facility-associated outbreaks or as requested and can provide limited NHSN technical assistance.

• HAI Section Program Flyer (PDF)
• HIDA Public Reports
  • Annual HIDA Reports
• South Carolina List of Reportable Conditions
• Project Firstline
• Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASC-SC)
• Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Threats
• HAI Organisms in Healthcare Settings
• Nursing Home, Long Term Care Facilities Vax and Boosters
• South Carolina HAI Prevention Action Plan - 2021
• HAI List of Abbreviations

The HAI Section is one of five sections of the Division of Acute Disease Epidemiology.

General HAI section questions or other communication: HAI_Section@dhec.sc.gov or 803-898-0861

Revised 04-09-2024