Weekly Summary: Healthcare Quality and Worker Safety Information – June 8, 2026

[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

Healthcare Quality and Worker Safety Information

Healthcare Quality Resources New Funding Opportunity: Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases – CDC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) CK26-0107: Building National Partnerships for the Prevention of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases has been published on Grants.gov. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen the United States' capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats by improving infrastructure, workforce development, health communication, and emergency response capabilities. Through this mechanism CDC is seeking applicants that can strengthen prevention, detection, and response capabilities. Organizations with expertise and technical capabilities in infectious disease prevention, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, workforce development, public health education, and healthcare quality improvement are encouraged to review this opportunity. Please review the full NOFO for eligibility requirements, application instructions, and submission deadlines. Interested partners are encouraged to join an informational call on Friday, June 12, 2026; information about the call is available on Grants.gov, in the full announcement document.  New Interviews Highlight CDC’s Response to Multi-State Rabies Transmission Investigation – Scripps News recently released interviews examining a rare, multi-state rabies transmission event linked to organ and tissue donation. The interviews explore the case of a kidney transplant recipient who died from rabies more than a month after receiving a transplanted organ and the subsequent public health response. Featured in the interviews are the widow of the deceased donor, who shares her family's experience, and CDC officers including David McCormick with DHQP’s Blood, Organ, and Other Tissue Safety (BOOTS) office who describe the urgent efforts undertaken to identify and notify patients in multiple states who may have received organs or tissues from the same donor.  Apply Today! CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) – Established in 1951, EIS is CDC’s globally recognized 2-year training program in applied epidemiology. EIS officers are placed at CDC headquarters, regional facilities, or at state or local health departments. The program has trained over 4,100 disease detectives who have investigated and responded to a wide range of public health challenges and emergencies. EIS graduates go on to assume key leadership positions in public health, medicine, and clinical research. The Class of 2027 fellowship application period closes on June 19, 2026.  Who Can Apply? Physicians Veterinarians Nurses Doctoral-level scientists with background in public health or one of its disciplines Other healthcare professionals (e.g., dentists, pharmacists)

Recent Publications New CDC Study Highlights Adverse Outcomes Linked to Travel-Related Cosmetic Procedures – A recently published study in Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal highlights findings from a review of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) consultations from 2014–2024 among U.S. residents who traveled domestically or abroad for cosmetic procedures. CDC experts identified 21 outbreaks and investigations linked to infections and other complications, with more than half involving nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), which are resistant to many antibiotics and can be difficult to diagnose.  The findings underscore the need for healthcare providers to consider recent cosmetic procedure travel when evaluating postsurgical infections and other complications, test for NTM when appropriate, and promptly report suspected infections to public health authorities. The study also highlights the importance of stronger surveillance, provider-public health collaboration, and patient education about the risks of cosmetic procedures performed away from home.  Read the full study to learn more about the findings and implications for clinical practice.

Upcoming Calls/Webinars Sepsis in Dialysis: Recognition, Risk, and Response – Join the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and CDC on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 1–2 p.m. EDT for a free, one-hour continuing education webinar focused on practical strategies to recognize, respond to, and help prevent sepsis in dialysis settings. Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of sepsis, along with timely intervention, can significantly reduce risk and improve patient safety. Register today to learn more about protecting dialysis patients from this life-threatening condition. *Note: You must be logged in on the ASTHO site to register. Login or create an account, if you do not have one.  In Case You Missed It! CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call: What Clinicians Should Know about Ebola Bundibugyo Virus – CDC recently hosted a COCA Call on the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. During the session, CDC experts provided an overview of the outbreak, discussed the history and ecology of Bundibugyo virus, and reviewed what U.S. clinicians should know about preparing for, diagnosing, and managing patients with suspected or confirmed Ebola disease, and how to prevent Ebola viruses from spreading.  If you were unable to attend the live session, the recording and additional resources are now available.

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