# Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths

- **Website:** <https://hospitalinfection.org>
- **Primary alias:** `hospitalinfection.org`

## Description

The Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID) is a nationwide nonprofit educational campaign focused on preventing healthcare-associated infections and saving lives. Founded in 2005, the organization informs patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the public through articles, academic presentations, and radio and television appearances. RID works to make hospital infection rates more transparent, noting that 37 states now require hospitals to disclose this information, compared with none when the campaign began.

RID provides practical guidance for people preparing for medical care. Its 15 Steps brochure helps patients reduce infection risks before hospital procedures, with advice that includes bathing with chlorhexidine soap and asking a doctor about MRSA screening. For people choosing a nursing facility, RID’s 10 Steps brochure offers guidance on assessing facilities and avoiding preventable risks. The organization also offers a Pre-Hospital Infection Prevention Kit and educational resources on topics such as drug-resistant infections, cleaning, and infection prevention at home. Through its public outreach, materials, and advocacy, RID aims to help patients make informed choices and encourage stronger infection-prevention practices.

## Industries

- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Public Health and Safety _(under Health)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Education _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/RIDinfection)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/RIDinfection)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/ridinfection)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBqcyA_2b/w/3309/h/750/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1791517312127)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBqcyA_2b/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1791517312201)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Malibu | #8ed1fc | accent |
| Downriver | #0f325c | dark |
| Flesh | #fecda5 | light |

## Fonts

- Montserrat — asset _(google)_
- Font Awesome 5 Free — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBqcyA_2b/w/1500/h/500/id3VVlijW-.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1791517312329)

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