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Enhanced Barrier Precautions Resources For Long-term Care Facilities

• CMS Memo: QSO-24-08-NH (cms.gov)
• PADONA Webinar: https://padona.com/product/breaking-down-enhanced-barrier-precautions/
• PA HAI Summit Roundtable on EBP: https://www.train.org/pa/course/1114399
• The Steward EBP Article: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/HAIP-AS/2023%20Issue%202.pdf
• CDC EBP Guidance: Implementation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use in Nursing Homes to Prevent Spread of Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDROs) | HAI | CDC
• CDC FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes | HAI | CDC
• Staff Letter: https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/containment/Letter-Nursing-Home-Staff-508.pdf
• Resident Letter: https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/containment/Letter-Nursing-Home-Residents-Families-Friends-508.pdf