New multisociety guidance strengthens infection prevention and control in nursing homes

New multisociety guidance strengthens infection prevention and control in nursing homes

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), in collaboration with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Society (PALTmed), and the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), have released "Multisociety Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Homes."

How Families Can Keep Loved Ones Safe In Nursing Homes

Placing an aging parent or relative in a nursing home is one of the hardest choices a family can make. It means trusting that caregivers will treat residents with kindness and respect. Most facilities strive to provide excellent care, but family involvement remains one of the most reliable ways to keep that promise strong. Staying ... The post How Families Can Keep Loved Ones Safe In Nursing Homes appeared first on KHTS Radio.