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Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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August 01, 2022 - Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet Resource: Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides COVID-19 symptoms, how soon they appear after exposure, and when to seek medical care. Source: CDC Topic(s): Vaccination, Testing, Staff and Resident Well-being Audience(s)…

Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2021 - Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Resource: Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF, 165 KB) This resource for residents of long-term care facilities provides tips for self-care, dealing with stress, caring for others, and who to contact if…

Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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April 01, 2022 - Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers Resource: Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers This webpage provides an overview of the causes and frequency of post-COVID conditions for healthcare providers. Source: CDC Topic(s): Cleaning & Disinfection; Infection Con…

Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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March 01, 2021 - Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages Resource: Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages This quick reference summarizes CDC’s strategies to optimize personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies in healthcare settings and provides links to CDC’s full guidance do…

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Competency Validation Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2022 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Competency Validation Tool Resource: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Competency Validation Tool This tool has been developed to assess staff competency in effectively using PPE as an integral part of infection control and prevention measures. Source: UNC SPICE To…

COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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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…

Different COVID-19 Vaccines | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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July 01, 2022 - Different COVID-19 Vaccines Resource: Different COVID-19 Vaccines Vaccine information presented includes vaccine brand name, who is eligible for each vaccines, how many shots are needed, and the how long until an individual is fully vaccinated. Source: CDC Topic(s): Vaccination Audience(s): Clinical…

Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Post-COVID Conditions: Interim Guidance | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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June 01, 2022 - Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Post-COVID Conditions: Interim Guidance Resource: Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Post-COVID Conditions: Interim Guidance This content offers detailed interim guidance for healthcare providers on evaluating and caring for patients with post-COVID conditions. …

Hand Hygiene Tracking Tool and User Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2022 - Hand Hygiene Tracking Tool and User Guide Resource: Hand Hygiene Tracking Tool and User Guide The Hand Hygiene Observational Audit Tracking Tool and companion User Guide provide skilled nursing facilities an analytic tool to compile hand hygiene observational audit data to identify performance patterns and t…

How To Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution To Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings Poster | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2022 - How To Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution To Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings Poster Resource: How To Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution To Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings Poster This poster provides step-by-step instructions for healthcare workers on how to make a 0.1% chlorine mixture for disinfect…

Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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July 01, 2022 - Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States Resource: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States On this webpage, CDC provides Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines …

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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August 01, 2022 - Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe? Resource: Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe? Written by two physicians, this article provides answers to common questions related to COVID-19 vaccine safety including testing, allergic reactions, side effects, the types of vaccines, and the effectiveness. Source: Johns Hopkins Me…

Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the US | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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July 01, 2022 - Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the US Resource: Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the US This webpage provides information on the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines with links to various vaccine resources including information about specfic vaccines. Source: CDC Topic(s): Vaccina…

Fostering Emotional Wellbeing Among Team Members | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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June 01, 2022 - Fostering Emotional Wellbeing Among Team Members Resource: Fostering Emotional Wellbeing Among Team Members This "QuickCast" explains why a comprehensive systems approach to supporting the emotional wellbeing of all members of an organization is so important. Source: Leading Age Topic(s): Staff and R…

Infection Prevention and Control Core Practices for Managing COVID-19 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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April 01, 2022 - Infection Prevention and Control Core Practices for Managing COVID-19 Resource: Infection Prevention and Control Core Practices for Managing COVID-19 This educational series includes seven action briefs that focus on five key areas in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each action brief combines two key …

Interim Guidance on Testing Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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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…

Medicare Payment for COVID-19 Viral Testing: Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2022 - Medicare Payment for COVID-19 Viral Testing: Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility Resource: Medicare Payment for COVID-19 Viral Testing: Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility The document includes a flow chart for COVID-19 Viral Testing, a Medicare payer hierarchy, Medicaid and the Uninsured payer …

COVID-19 Booster Shot Fact Sheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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July 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Booster Shot Fact Sheet Resource: COVID-19 Booster Shot Fact Sheet The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides answers to a variety of frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Source: CDC Topic(s): Vaccination Audience(s): Managers, Clinical …

COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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June 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Resource: COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) This statement provides an update on the status of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard related to COVID-19. Source: OSHA Topic(s…

Cohorting Residents to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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July 01, 2021 - Cohorting Residents to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Resource: Cohorting Residents to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (PDF, 121 KB) This document provides guidance on cohorting (separating residents with COVID-19 from other residents) to reduce the exposure of residents without COVID-19. Source:…

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