How nursing homes can bolster infection control

Infection control in skilled nursing facilities has come under scrutiny


During the  COVID-19 pandemic, , infection control in skilled nursing facilities has come under scrutiny,  according to an article on the Skilled Nursing News website.

There are several factors skilled nursing facilities need to keep in mind for infection control in the age of COVID-19. An infection control-focused survey will likely examine:

  • The overall effectiveness of the infection prevention and control program policies and procedures
  • Standard and transmission-based precautions
  • The quality of resident care practices
  • The surveillance plan
  • Visitor entry and facility screening
  • Staff education monitoring and screening
  • Procedures to address staffing issues

Read the article.

 



June 3, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

From Vacant to Vital: Adaptive Reuse of Retail Spaces

Adaptive reuse of big-box retail spaces is an increasingly popular way to expand access to healthcare in urban and suburban settings.


Community Health Network Falls Victim to Data Breach

The Indiana-based network has no evidence that any personal information has been or will be misused as a direct result of this incident.


Hudson Regional Health Launches 4-Hospital System

The launch comes after CarePoint’s bankruptcy plan was confirmed and went “effective.”


Must Know Recalls of 2025

For the safety of our readers, Healthcare Facilities Today has closely followed all recall notices related to the industry.


Sustainability as a Baseline in Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals can balance costs, build resilience and learn from global models for sustainable design to further their green goals.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.