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 Caring for Caregivers Institute for Healthcare Improvement Virtual Learning Hour special series, presented in partnership with Well Being Trust, featured topics related to the prevention, prediction, and mitigation of poor caregiver mental health and well-being, and was guided by experts in the field.
These self-paced, scenario based modules are intended to provide administrative staff members with best practices for containing and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes.
This webpage provides updated information from the CDC on a range of COVID-19 clinical care topics.
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.
This page contains key resources for health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topic areas include latest COVID-19 News from FDA; Personal Protective Equipment; Emergency Use Authorizations and Guidances; Frequently Asked Questions; and FDA Response to COVID-19.
This interactive website includes data reported by nursing homes to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network. It includes a total of COVID-19 confirmed cases, suspected cases, and deaths.
This webpage provides some basic information regarding COVID-19 testing, including the different types of tests, their uses, and the types of samples needed.
This webpage provides information on COVID-19 vaccination administration, storage and handling, reporting, and patient education for each specific vaccine.
This toolkit provides a variety of educational resources and promotional materials related to COVID-19 vaccination.
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 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 webpage discusses the value of vaccination in the long-term care setting for residents and staff.
This webpage provides answers to some commonly asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
This article discusses psychologists’ research showing how to boost leaders’ communication in times of crisis.
These stories from long term care facilities focus on key takeaways from implementing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention infection prevention guidelines.
The American Health Care Association Infection Preventionist Specialized Training is a specialized course of study for healthcare professionals who desire to serve as infection preventionists. Through this program, individuals will be specially trained to effectively implement and manage an Infection Prevention and Control Program in a nursing center.
This database allows users to search the EPA's list of COVID-19 prevention and control products.
This infection prevention and control course for long-term care facilities consists of four training modules that address infection prevention and control measures to support long-term care facilities in the context of COVID-19.
This module describes how infection prevention and control program activities can be integrated into an existing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
This webpage provides additional information about Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 exposure standards and requirements, including requirements in states that operate their own OSHA-approved State plans; recordkeeping requirements and injury/illness recording criteria; and applications of standards related to sanitation and communication of risks related to hazardous chemicals that may be in common sanitizers and sterilizers.
This post-vaccination guidance is intended for long-term care facilities, but it could also be applied to patients in other healthcare settings. These considerations are based on the current understanding of signs and symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination, including timing and duration, and might change as experience with the vaccine accumulates.
This webpage provides nursing homes with general guidance on COVID-19 preparedness.