Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is a professional organization dedicated to preventing infections within healthcare settings like hospitals and clinics. It brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to share knowledge, develop guidelines, and promote best practices for infection control. SHEA's goal is to improve patient safety by reducing the spread of infections such as MRSA or COVID-19, ensuring a safer environment for patients and staff. Through education, research, and advocacy, SHEA plays a key role in advancing health policies and practices that minimize healthcare-associated infections.