This overview video webinar helps all long-term care staff prepare for and respond to COVID-19 by applying infection prevention and control guidance.
This webpage contains information about the formula for calculating SARS-CoV-2 laboratory test percent positivity used by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This CDC webpage shares information on hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
This brief document describes steps to clean and disinfect a nursing home or other healthcare facility, what to do when someone is sick, and additional considerations for employers.
This webpage provides updated information from the CDC on a range of COVID-19 clinical care topics.
This infographic includes tips for clinicians to encourage taking care of themselves one small way each day.
This webpage provides information on how to properly wear a mask, and contains images showing how masks are a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from reaching others.
This document adapts the CDC Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship into practical ways to initiate or expand antibiotic stewardship activities in nursing homes.
The COVID-19 County Check Tool provides a snapshot of county levels of community transmission over the past 7 days. The tool also displays guidance on masking based on how the virus is spreading.
This toolkit contains ready-made materials you can use to inform your healthcare teams and other staff about the COVID-19 vaccine.
This page outlines the data systems that have been integrated to ensure successful tracking and reporting of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration data. Each section includes an overview and information on trainings to support implementation.
This document contains a list of immunization training and educational materials, including basic and COVID-19-vaccine-specific information.
This module provides healthcare providers with information about COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Use Authorization and safety, as well as general information about vaccine storage, handling, administration, and reporting.
This webpage explains why COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and provides links to data on vaccine effectiveness and vaccine breakthrough infections.
This report examines the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection among nursing home residents.
This report discusses the use of portable high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cleaners to reduce the number of airborne infectious particles and exposure to simulated SARS-CoV-2 aerosols in indoor environments.
This webpage provides answers to some commonly asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
Frontline healthcare personnel can use this checklist to evaluate patients for COVID-19.
This poster provides step-by-step instructions for healthcare workers on how to make a 0.1% chlorine mixture for disinfection.
This webpage provides a situational update on the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health's (NIOSH) recommendations regarding use of non-NIOSH approved respirators.
Clinical leaders can use this tool to assess infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in nursing homes with an active outbreak of COVID-19.
These stories from long term care facilities focus on key takeaways from implementing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention infection prevention guidelines.
This example inter-facility infection control patient transfer form can assist in fostering communication during transitions of care.
This guidance for infection prevention and control for healthcare personnel during COVID-19 applies to all U.S. settings where healthcare is delivered, including home health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated select healthcare infection prevention and control (IPC) recommendations in response to COVID-19 vaccination, which are now summarized in this guidance.
This video explains key concepts in preventing the spread of COVID 19, including what healthcare staff, vendors, and consultants should do to protect residents.