The Current State of Long-Term Care Infection Prevention

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This continuing education course describes the progress made in infection prevention practices in long-term care facilities, reviews new requirements, and outlines future challenges and opportunities.

NOTE: This course was originally part of the 2022 Symposium on Infection Prevention and Control, developed by Keystone Media Inc. in partnership with Healthcare Hygiene magazine.

EXPERT INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Fronning RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, AS-BC, RAC-CT, CDONA, FACDONA, EFLA, CALN

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Describe the current role of the infection preventionist within the context of the long-term care setting.
  2. Review two new pieces of guidance for the infection prevention program.
  3. Discuss the changes in regulatory outcomes following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  4. Identify what the future mindset might be in infection prevention for the long-term care sector.