Guidelines aimed at preventing spread of multidrug-resistant organisms. The Centers for Medical and Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing new guidance for State Survey Agencies (such as the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance in Nevada) and long-term care (LTC) facilities on the use of enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) to align with nationally accepted standards.
Recommendations now include use of EBP for residents with chronic wounds or indwelling medical devices during high-contact resident care activities regardless of their multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) status. The new guidance related to EBP is being incorporated into F880 Infection Prevention and Control. Full information on this new guidance can be found online in QSO-24-08-NH. For questions or concerns relating to this memorandum, send an email to [email protected].
Check out CMS’s new Quality in Focus interactive video series. The series of 10-15 minute videos are tailored to provider types and aim to reduce the deficiencies most commonly cited during the CMS survey process, like infection control and accident prevention. Reducing these common deficiencies increases the quality of care for people with Medicare and Medicaid. Learn to:
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AuthorThe Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) licenses medical and other health facilities, child care facilities and personnel, and medical laboratories and personnel in Nevada. HCQC also conducts compliance surveys and takes complaints. Archives
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