DOH54208 HAI-AR Epi Intensive Training ODH RFI

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking contractors to deliver the APIC’s EPI® Intensive Certificate Program as part of its efforts to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) capabilities across the state. This initiative is funded through the CDC’s HAI/AR Programs cooperative agreement, which aims to enhance expertise in healthcare-associated infection prevention, control, and outbreak response at both the state and local levels. The program targets providing foundational IPC training to one representative from each of Ohio’s 111 local health departments, along with ODH HAI/AR program staff, to bolster statewide capacity in managing and preventing infections in healthcare settings. The training emphasizes essential practices such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, cleaning, disinfection, and transmission-based precautions for infectious patients, aligning with CDC guidelines to reduce infection spread. The solicitation, titled "DOH54208 HAI-AR Epi Intensive Training ODH RFI," was posted on February 23, 2024, with a response deadline of March 8, 2024. It is managed by the Ohio Department of Health, a state-level organization, and falls under the NAICS code 336390. Interested vendors can find additional details and respond through the Ohio Buys procurement portal. This contract represents a strategic effort to build a robust, knowledgeable workforce capable of implementing effective infection prevention measures across Ohio’s healthcare infrastructure.