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Infection Prevention (Flu, Cold, & COVID-19)
Preventing Infection in Nursing Homes
Individuals in long-term care settings are especially vulnerable to the spread of infection and disease. Important prevention measures help mitigate this risk and keep residents safe and healthy.
Resources
Resources for residents and their families regarding COVID-19
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Tips for Facility Visits During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
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Taking Care of You: Tips for the Family Caregiver
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Engaging Ombudsmen, Residents and Families as Partners in Preventing Catheter-Associated
Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
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Limitations on Visitation and Daily Activities Negatively Impact the Lives of Nursing Home Residents
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Tips for Communication While Wearing a Mask
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Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
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Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Infection control in healthcare facilities
Hand hygiene in healthcare settings