About

Project Firstline aims to implement a multi-pronged approach to providing infection prevention and control (IPC) training and technical assistance to Tribal health officials and Tribal health systems.

The goal is to increase knowledge and improve practice of IPC within Tribal health facilities and among Tribal health staff. The main objectives are:

1. to implement a training and capacity building assistance program to raise the capacity of Indian health infection control professionals and health providers; and
2. develop and/or adapt existing materials to inform Tribal health professionals about important components of IPC.

Activities to aid in building capacity include a mentorship program between infection control professionals and Tribal health officials; support for Tribal health officials to enroll in IPC courses and certification; design and disseminate infection control demonstration videos and job aides; host a Tribally-specific IPC learning community; and conduct a Tribal IPC institute. Project Firstline is a collaborative effort and NIHB is one of many partners carrying out the work outlined.