Measles cases are on the rise globally and here in Illinois the number is increasing as well. Vaccines are 97% effective in preventing this highly contagious disease. To learn more about this infection and get information on vaccination, go to https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/measles.html. Learn how to identify measles and the safe and effective vaccine that can prevent this potentially life-threatening infection for adults and children.

COVID-19 Infection Prevention Consultants RFP

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requires the services of a vendor to provide a minimum of 4.0 FTE of Infection Prevention Consultant time for the Statewide response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. COVID-19 cases are continuing to occur in long-term care facilities and other congregate settings, and there continues to be a vital need for infection prevention and control expertise in the state. Illinois is in the midst of another surge in COVID-19 cases due to the emergence of more virulent variants. This makes the need for individuals with expertise in infection prevention not just critical, but urgent. Infection Prevention Consultants are needed to provide guidance and consultation to IDPH, the 97 Local Health Departments (LHDs) in the State, nursing home associations, 1,600 licensed Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities in the State, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA), and other congregate settings and State partners that may experience a COVID-19 outbreak. The Infection Prevention Consultants will coordinate with the three existing IDPH infection prevention staff to ensure a State-wide COVID-19 response.