The Office of Healthcare Quality (OHQ) and the HHS Partnership for Patients are pleased to announce the official release of the WAVE campaign. WAVE stands for:

“W" – Wash Hands

“A”  – Ask Questions

“V”  – Vaccinate

“E”  – Ensure Safety

The WAVE brochure and wallet card are designed so that family members and caregivers can educate themselves about healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and the steps they can take to protect their loved ones.

WAVE materials are available several ways:

Electronically: http://www.healthcare.gov/compare/partnership-for-patients/resources/conditions.html#wave.

 

Printer – Ready Files (for reprinting): OHQ@hhs.gov or ann.bradley@hhs.gov. 

CMS Product Clearance Website: Providers may access printed copies of these products by visiting the CMS product-ordering website and registering for access to these documents.  Go to http://productordering.cms.hhs.gov