Protect Skin, Prevent Infection
This page serves as a central hub for the tools and resources for Implementation and Sustainability of Interventions To Improve Skincare and Prevent MDRO Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities, provided by the Toolkit for MDRO Prevention in Long-Term Care. These resources have been developed to equip and empower healthcare teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to promote The Importance of Protecting Skin and Preventing Infection.
Presentation: Implementation and Sustainability of Interventions To Improve Skincare and Prevent MDRO Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
After viewing this presentation, viewers will be able to—
- Recognize the purpose and value of the toolkit.
- Effectively navigate the toolkit for implementation success.
- Explore the Triangle of Transmission and its role in infection prevention.
Implementation and Sustainability of Interventions To Improve Skincare and Prevent MDRO Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities – Slides (PowerPoint, 3.6 MB)
Implementation and Sustainability of Interventions To Improve Skincare and Prevent MDRO Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities – Facilitator Guide (Word, 2.7 MB)
Teachable Moments and Supporting Materials for the Implementation and Sustainability of Interventions To Improve Skincare and Prevent MDRO Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
Access the links below for Teachable Moments and supporting materials related to the implementation and sustainability of interventions to improve skincare and prevent multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) infections in long-term care facilities.
Teachable Moments:
The Triangle of Transmission: Understanding Sources and Pathways of Germ Transmission (Word, 765 KB)
Provides an overview of the Triangle of Transmission graphic.
Cutting Corners and Workarounds (Word, 1.4 MB)
Provides examples of common workarounds and ways to mitigate them.
Why We Wear Gloves Teachable Moment (Word, 745 KB)
Provides information about the role of gloves in reducing infections.
Mistakes Happen! (Word, 1.3 MB)
Provides information about how to address mistakes when they occur.
Supporting Materials:
The Four Key Strategies To Protect Skin and Prevent Infection (Word, 1 MB)
Provides an overview of the four key strategies to protect skin and prevent infection.
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms: Education for Patients and Families (Word, 5 MB)
Offers general information on MDROs, designed for distribution to residents and families.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: MDRO Prevention Strategies
Provides strategies to prevent the spread of MDROs.
