CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management
CMS has developed and released an online, targeted training program for frontline nursing home staff and management dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The training for frontline nursing home staff includes five modules, focused on the most urgent needs of frontline staff working in nursing homes today. They include:
- Hand Hygiene and PPE
- Screening and Surveillance
- Cleaning the Nursing Home
- Cohorting
- Caring for Residents with Dementia in a Pandemic
A second training package, geared to nursing home management, includes the above five modules, plus five additional modules:
- Basic Infection Control
- Emergency Preparedness and Surge Capacity
- Addressing Emotional Health of Residents and Staff
- Telehealth for Nursing Homes
- Getting Your Vaccine Delivery System Ready
Information on how to register for and access the training can be found on the CMS Quality, Safety & Education Portal. The training is available at no cost to participants or facilities.
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