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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-group-guide.html
April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Group Guide to Using Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) COVID-19 Module
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Group Guide to Using Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) COVID-19 Module
This video introduces a new COVID-19 response module for long-term care facilit…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccine-recommendations-guidelines.html
August 01, 2022 - Vaccine Recommendations and Guidelines of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Resource: Vaccine Recommendations and Guidelines of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
The guidance provides best practices related to timing and spacing of immunobiologics; contraindicatio…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccine-storage-handling.html
August 01, 2022 - Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources
Resource: Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources
This comprehensive guide reflects best practices for vaccine storage and handling from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases recommendations, product information from vaccine manufacturers, and s…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccination-communication-toolkit.html
July 01, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
Medical centers, clinics, pharmacies, and clinicians can use or adapt these ready-made materials to build confidence about COVID-19 vaccination among your healthcare teams and other staff.
Source: CDC
Topic…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-vaccination-resources.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources
This webpage provides information on COVID-19 vaccination administration, storage and handling, reporting, and patient education for each specific vaccine.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Vacc…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccine-access-jurisdictions.html
September 01, 2021 - How Jurisdictions Can Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Staff and Residents in Long-term Care Settings
Resource: How Jurisdictions Can Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Staff and Residents in Long-term Care Settings
On this webpage, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains the options…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/interim-final-rule.html
June 01, 2022 - Interim Final Rule (IFC), CMS-3401-IFC, Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Related to Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Testing Requirements
Resource: Interim Final Rule (IFC), CMS-3401-IFC, Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the C…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/testing-healthcare-personnel.html
September 01, 2021 - Interim Guidance on Testing Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2
Resource: Interim Guidance on Testing Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2
This document is intended to provide guidance on the appropriate use of testing among healthcare personnel and does not dictate the determination of payment decisions or i…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/inter-facility-infection.html
April 01, 2022 - Inter-Facility Infection Control Transfer Form
Resource: Inter-Facility Infection Control Transfer Form
This example inter-facility infection control patient transfer form can assist in fostering communication during transitions of care.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention
Audienc…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/monoclonal-antibody-infusion.html
May 01, 2022 - Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Calculator
Resource: Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Calculator
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) unveiled a new online calculator aimed at expanding access to monoclonal antibody (mAb)…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/supporting-loved-ones.html
February 01, 2021 - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Supporting Your Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility
Resource: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Supporting Your Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility (PDF, 440 KB)
This document provides ideas for keeping in touch with loved ones living in long-term care faciliti…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/list-n-tool.html
February 01, 2021 - List N Tool: COVID-19 Disinfectants EPA list of Products with Criteria
Resource: List N Tool: COVID-19 Disinfectants EPA list of Products with Criteria
This database allows users to search the Environmental Protection Agency's list of COVID-19 prevention and control products by criteria such as EPA regis…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-training-overview.html
April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Training—Overview National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Component
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Training—Overview National Healthcare Safety Network …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-enrollment-guidance.html
April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Module Enrollment Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF)s
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Module Enrollment Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF)s
This presentation provides guidance to long-term care facilities th…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-prevention-process.html
April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Prevention Process Measures Surveillance Protocol for Long-Term Care Facilities
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Prevention Process Measures Surveillance Protocol for Long-term Care Facilities
This document presents information about the CDC’s Heal…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-module-overview.html
April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Module Overview for Long-Term Care Facilities
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Module Overview for Long-Term Care Facilities
This presentation provides an overview of the National Healthcare Safety Network's new COVID-19 module f…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccine-training-module.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccine Training Module: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare Providers
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccine Training Module: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare Providers
This module provides healthcare providers with information about COVID-19 vaccine Eme…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-training-programs.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals
This document contains a list of immunization training and educational materials, including basic and COVID-19-vacc…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccines-are-effective.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccines Are Effective
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccines are Effective
This webpage explains why COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and provides links to data on vaccine effectiveness and vaccine breakthrough infections.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Vaccination; Infection Control & Prevention
Audi…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/frontline-workers-survey.html
September 01, 2021 - Frontline Health Care Workers Survey
Resource: Frontline Health Care Workers Survey (PDF, 3.3 MB)
The partnership survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation and The Washington Post examines the experiences and attitudes of frontline healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. This report highlights f…