Save the Date: Long-Term Care Townhall
Topic: Understanding Enhanced Barrier Precautions
This message was sent to infection preventionists, local health officers, Tribal health directors, public health nurses, local and Tribal health department staff, Wisconsin National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) users: long-term care (LTC) facilities, and Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) notifications and updates.
As a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Project Firstline partner, the Wisconsin Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Prevention Program is sharing an upcoming presentation opportunity. The presentation, provided by CDC Prevention and Response Branch colleagues, will:
- Discuss multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and why they are a concern.
- Define Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBPs).
- Address commonly asked questions.
Date: May 22, 12–1 p.m.
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