Infection Prevention Compendium for Long-Term Care Facilities

This compendium is generously supported by Saraya Co. LTD.

Healthcare-associated infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in long-term care facilities. Evidenced-based information is the key to preventing devastating outcomes from infection outbreaks and combating future pandemics. This toolkit, developed in partnership with the Yale School of Nursing, is a unique compendium of resources targeted for health care facilities, administrators and direct providers, families, and global communities and partners. Click below to access the resources in each section:

Infection Prevention Tools & Resources for Direct Care Providers, Administrators, and Support Staff

International and US Infection Control Resources

Summary of NYAM Reports

Teaching Tools

A set of five teaching tools on infection prevention information with specific questions focused on the roles of various important members of the long-term care community: an administrator, family member, nurse, resident, and specialized contract provider. The questions are designed to test knowledge and generate an informative discussion that will promote common shared core principles regarding infection prevention and control.