New National Guidelines Aim to Cut Infections in Nursing Homes

Young Asian woman nurse, caregiver assist a senior Asian woman to do physical therapy and exercise leg at home.

Key Takeaways

  • New guidance urges every nursing home to have at least one full-time infection prevention staffer

  • Recommendations include training, vaccination and stronger health agency partnerships

  • The change aims to protect residents from infections like flu and COVID-19

Originally published on healthday.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.