Project Firstline

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Project Firstline, developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is an innovative outreach program designed to promote foundational knowledge on infection prevention and control for all types of frontline healthcare workers across Maryland.

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About Us

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Project Firstline aims to stop the spread of infectious disease threats by offering free education, training and resources to workers in the healthcare and environmental services fields.

Created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Project Firstline’s materials provide foundational knowledge of infection control so your staff can implement preventive protocols and procedures throughout their workday.

Project Firstline is Unique

Listens to healthcare workers

Resources are developed WITH healthcare workers.

Appreciates the value of healthcare workers

Healthcare workers play a critical role in infection control.

Recognizes that bandwidth is low

Bite-sized content is tailored for on-the-go use.

Meets healthcare workers where they are

Leverages existing strengths and knowledge sources.

Free Infection Control Training Your Way

Project Firstline offers FREE training and resources in English and Spanish to accommodate busy schedules and different learning preferences.

Group Training

Shareable Resources

upcoming webinars

Join us from your phone, laptop or other device. Register today!

First Friday with Firstline

Learn about the free infection control resources and training that are available to all Maryland healthcare workers and EVS staff in healthcare settings. After a brief overview, we will address any questions you have about MD Project Firstline.

Introduction to Reservoirs Session 1: Where Germs Live, Body Reservoirs

MD Project Firstline will define reservoirs, review the four body reservoirs, and outline how to identify high risk areas in healthcare environments where germs are most likely to spread.

Introduction to Reservoirs Session 2: Where Germs Live, Healthcare Environment Reservoirs

MD Project Firstline will continue examining reservoirs, review the four healthcare environment reservoirs, and explain how to identify areas where germs are most likely to spread.