CDC Adds Resources and Information to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions

CDC; Infection Prevention/Control; Regulations; Programs and Resources; Safety
 
Published:March 26, 2024
Amy Miller

The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has a suite of tools and resources to assist nursing homes with implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) as outlined in CMS’ recent memo QSO-24-08-NH. CMS is updating its infection prevention and control guidance at F880 to align with the CDC’s recommendations to protect residents from the threat of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs).  

Resources from the CDC include a continuing education (CE) webinar recording and slides from November 15, 2022, a pre-implementation planning tool, an observations tool, an observations tool summary spreadsheet, a template letter you can modify for nursing home leadership as well as videos and print resources.  

Please find links to these helpful resources below.  

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