by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 20, 2023 | Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: How should you sanitize a glucometer when used for different residents? A: To prevent the spread of pathogens among residents and to avoid a possible F880 citation, it’s vital to clean the glucometers both before and after each resident’s use. Blood... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Infection Prevention, Nursing
As nursing home professionals, you play a crucial role in caring for vulnerable residents and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. One of the most pressing challenges faced by healthcare facilities is the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant organisms... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Infection Prevention, Quality
Has anyone heard the phrase, “smells like a nursing home”? Unfortunately, along with the microorganisms that cause unpleasant odors potentially dangerous virus, bacteria and mold may be present with the potential to cause the vulnerable nursing home resident... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 17, 2023 | COVID-19, Infection Prevention, Q&A
Q: Now that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended, what Infection Control precautions are facilities required to follow? A: The recommendations in the CDC Guidance, Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog, COVID-19, Infection Prevention
An effective Infection Preventionists plays the part of guardian, detective, and scientist as they lead facility efforts in preventing and controlling infections through a robust Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program. As facilities move beyond the COVID era,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 6, 2023 | Infection Prevention, Nursing, Q&A
Q: We have a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions who will be staying at our facility long-term. Are there criteria for discontinuing these precautions at some point? A: It depends on why the Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) were implemented. For...