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Standardization in healthcare: Guidance for IPs in LTCFs
When are IPs involved in clinical standardization in healthcare? At every step in long-term care facilities. Learn how.
How can effective hospital cleaning help raise HCAHPS scores?
Hospital cleaning takes specialized training. Learn how one EVS team started from scratch and made a difference.
Vascular access team creation: How you contribute as an IP
Looking to build a vascular access team? Learn how infection preventionists are key to success.
Daily CHG bath for each patient: Strategies for implementing
Looking to make the most of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) to help reduce HAIs? Discover ways you can take the lead.
CAUTI in hospitals: Urinary catheter best practices vs reality
Explore an infographic on the current realities of urinary catheter practices—and where you may want to focus education.
LTCF PPE requirements: How to optimize usage and resources
Long-term care staff don’t always wear the right PPE. Who can help them access the protective gear they need?
Central line bundle use: Share this checklist with your team
Central line bundle implementation requires the right processes and products. Download a checklist with helpful hints.
Alternatives to catheters in your ED: How to go Foley-free
Where to start preventing CAUTIs? With alternatives to catheters in the ED. Learn 7 steps for implementing a Foley-free ED.
How effective is the environmental cleaning in your LTCF?
EVS staff in long-term care facilities need to go beyond nursing home housekeeping to help keep people safe. Learn how.
You can stop nursing home infections even with staffing issues
You can still make HAI prevention a priority. Discover 5 ways to promote best practice—and encourage staff to stay.
Expert Q&A: What to consider for ICU universal MRSA decolonization
We know about the clinical benefits of universal decolonization. Learn how to determine cost benefits for your facility.
Can your travel nurses do a central line dressing change?
Looking for ways to onboard travel nurses so they’re ready to prevent CLABSI? Learn how to get them up to speed quickly.
5 external catheter myths: How to bust them in your facility
What’s getting in the way of your facility using external catheters? Learn how these products help reduce CAUTI rates.
Nursing home staff hand hygiene: 8 strategies for closing gaps
Challenged to achieve hand hygiene compliance in your facility? Learn how to raise staff and resident performance rates.
Preventing CAUTI during staffing shortages: 4 success factors
Looking for ways to onboard travel nurses so they’re ready to prevent CAUTI? Discover what it takes to COPE.
How can experts help nursing home staff with HAI prevention?
Every IP leader can use guidance. Explore how internal/external collaboration can help you build a strong team defense.
Is natural disaster preparedness in your response plan?
Natural disasters create breeding grounds for infectious disease outbreaks. Your IPC plan is key to stopping the spread.
The infection preventionist evolution: 10 ways to lead the way
The scope and function of your position continue to expand. How do you increase your influence and support facility-wide?
New LTCF infection preventionists: Start with a good roadmap
Overwhelmed as a new IP? Explore a strategic roadmap with 6 tips to help build your knowledge and keep residents safe.
Optimizing catheter care by CNAs and other non-clinicians
Does your team know where to hang a urine drainage bag? Learn guidelines to help CNAs, transporters, PT/OT and more.
Medical gown options: AAMI standards applied to more PPE gowns
Explore how these expanded standards can help you choose the right protective apparel.
Enhanced barrier precautions: 6 tips for implementing in LTCFs
Protecting nursing home residents from infection is challenging. Learn how to take steps to help stop the spread of MDROs.
How to educate patients, residents and visitors on hand hygiene
Learn how to make hand hygiene easy and convenient for everyone who enters your facility. It’s all about HAI prevention.
Harness the power of UV light disinfection to fight pathogens
Learn how the technology works, how it’s best used in healthcare settings and what to consider when choosing UV devices.
PAPR respirators vs N95: An air-purifying respirator guide
For infection preventionists, staying current on respirators is key. Learn the right uses of the latest APR devices.
Benefit of the CLABSI prevention bundle: Webinar recap
Central line practice and product variability can lead to HAIs. Learn how to standardize care and help keep people safe.
Disinfection of shared patient care devices: 5 best practices
Who’s responsible for cleaning/disinfecting portable medical equipment? Don’t know? Consider a practice bundle approach.
How ICU universal decolonization helps with MRSA prevention
What does a protocol for universal ICU decolonization look like? Learn the four components.