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Preventing sepsis starts with strong, consistent infection control. In nursing homes, daily practices like hand hygiene, catheter care, PPE use, and environmental cleaning can significantly reduce ...

Sepsis is a leading cause of hospital transfers and death among nursing home residents, yet its early symptoms are often mistaken for routine aging-related issues. This blog explores how all ...

Infection control is becoming more complex as antibiotic resistance grows and regulations tighten. Nursing homes can stay ahead by adopting real-time surveillance, predictive analytics, and enhanced ...

Infection control in skilled nursing facilities is vital for protecting residents, staff, and visitors from preventable illnesses and outbreaks. Facilities face significant challenges—including ...

By effectively using NHSN data, nursing homes can identify infection control trends, benchmark against national standards, and implement targeted improvements to elevate the quality of care.

Infection prevention in nursing homes is a critical element of resident care, as these facilities serve some of the most vulnerable individuals in healthcare.

The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), a program under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), plays a critical role in safeguarding healthcare environments, including long-term ...

Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) provide an effective infection control strategy to reduce transmission risks while allowing residents to maintain an active and fulfilling quality of life.

National Influenza Vaccination Week serves as an important reminder of the critical role flu vaccines play in protecting individuals and communities.

National Handwashing Week reminds us of the critical role proper hand hygiene plays in ensuring resident safety and maintaining high standards of care in nursing homes.

To avoid immediate jeopardy, long-term care facilities should dial in these proactive practices for positive outcomes of their CMS surveys.

This blog provides an in-depth look at these infection prevention standard precautions and their implementation in nursing home settings.