The Toolkit for MDRO Prevention in Long-Term Care Settings is based on an AHRQ Safety Program to guide participating long- term care facilities in comprehensive improvement efforts across a broad range of areas and matters related to skin care and multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) prevention.
This page offers tools and resources to assist facilities and units interested in broad implementation of the toolkit components. These materials are designed to support a holistic approach to implementation.
Toolkit Implementation Guide
This guide helps sites effectively utilize and integrate the resources provided in this toolkit. It will assist you in developing your plan and putting those plans into practice.
Toolkit Implementation Guide for MRSA Prevention in Long-Term Care (Word, 521 KB)
Tool: Gap Analysis for Infection Prevention (PDF, 2 MB)
An assessment of current practices relevant to Infection Prevention in your nursing home and/or facility. Use this Gap Analysis to identify gaps and weaknesses in your current practices and guide your prioritization of concerns. Conducting additional Gap Analyses at regular intervals can help you track your progress over time.
Tool: Monthly Team Checkup Tool for Infection Prevention (PDF, 542 MB)
A brief team assessment, intended to be conducted monthly. The Team Checkup Tool is a helpful way to gather feedback and track month-by-month progress.
Graphic: Commitment Poster (Word, 6.2 MB)
Use this commitment poster to display your facility’s commitment to preventing healthcare-associated infections.
Graphic: Program Stickers, color (PDF, 891 KB)
Graphic: Program Stickers, black and white (PDF, 948 KB)
Use these stickers to reward staff as they complete the sections of the escape room game. You can also use these stickers for general purposes in your facility to encourage participation and acknowledge staff efforts. To print, use the Avery 5160 template, which can be found at https://www.avery.com/templates/5160.
