This webinar describes a new approach developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called Enhanced Barrier Precautions, which can help nursing homes to implement the contact isolation precautions used in hospitals when caring for patients with multi-drug resistant organisms.
This 30-minute course reviews best practices for effective COVID-19 vaccine administration and addresses recent COVID-19 recommendations presented by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This fact sheet provides foundational knowledge of infection control protocols and procedures to prevent the spread of infectious disease threats—including COVID-19.
The short video features Dr. Abby Carlson, who brings her background as a member of a hospital infection control team and a doctor caring for patients to this video series designed for frontline workers.
This video provides guidance on how nursing homes can enter point of care (POC) SARS-CoV-2 laboratory test data into the National Healthcare Safety Net application.
This poster demonstrates the step to properly put on and take off a respirator to protect yourself from COVID-19.
This guidance is intended to assist nursing homes and public health authorities with response and cohorting decisions in nursing homes.
This webpage provides COVID-19 data for various populations and guidance on how to slow the spread.
This flyer reinforces the importance of following safety guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Information about the COVID-19 vaccines authorized or approved for use in the United States.
This fact sheet provides information on the possible symptoms of COVID-19.
The latest COVID-19 testing guidelines for nursing homes can be found on this webpage.
The certified equipment list is a tool to help respirator users, safety managers, industrial hygienists, and others to determine if the respirator they are currently using or considering using is NIOSH-certified and select the appropriate respirator to protect against the hazard(s) they are exposed to.
During this webinar, presenters discuss the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) role in issuing Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for certain monoclonal antibodies, options for compassionate use, the process for ordering and distributing monoclonal antibodies, and current data on using monoclonal antibodies for both non-hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. Presenters also cover preventing, diagnosing, and treating COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients, including the role of monoclonal antibodies, serologic testing, and potential third dose of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This training presentation defines the National Healthcare Safety Network and describes the different Components and Modules within the National Healthcare Safety Network. The session will also describe how the National Healthcare Safety Network supports long-term care facilities and infection surveillance activities.
This webpage provides information on how COVID-19 vaccines work and the types of vaccines available.
This webpage hosts the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) updated visitation guidance, including recommendations for acute care facilities.
This video demonstrates what personal protective equipment should be used in long-term care facilities and nursing homes, and when and how to use it correctly to help protect staff and residents from COVID-19.
This webpage explains how to use V-Safe to report any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
This clinical guidance document provides details on safe and effective vaccine administration to ensure a successful immunization program.
This webpage provides guidance to help pregnant or breastfeeding people with their decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
This webpage provides quick references for COVID-19 vaccine recipients who want more information.
This vaccination best practice guidance is intended for clinicians and other healthcare providers who vaccinate patients in varied settings, including hospitals, provider offices, pharmacies, schools, community health centers, and public health clinics.
This comprehensive guide reflects best practices for vaccine storage and handling from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases recommendations, product information from vaccine manufacturers, and scientific studies.
This webpage explains the type of allergic reactions one could experience after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.