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


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