Infection Control

The Infection Control Department Services

Moses Taylor Hospital 700 Quincy Avenue Scranton PA 18510-1798
(570) 340-2100

Infection Control - (570) 340-2952
Director: Alice McDonnell - email: infcnt@mth.org

The purpose of the Infection Control services is to influence, support, and improve the quality of healthcare by minimizing the risks of infection to patients, employees, and the community.

What is Infection Control?
Simply, infection control is preventing the spread of infection. While many believe this is just related to the hospital or doctors' office, infection control is important in everyone's daily life.
As a community service, we are pleased to present the following information for you and your family.
Please stop back frequently for new topics.

Caring for Patients at Home... infection control considerations in the home setting.
Infection Control in Your Kitchen... is a helpful guide for safe food handling practices at home.
What You Need to Know About Influenza (Flu)... the recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the 1998-1999 flu season.
Wash Your Hands... the #1 means to STOP the spread of infection.

700 Quincy Avenue Scranton PA 18510-1798
(570) 340-2100 TTY for the hearing impaired (570) 969-9705