CDC’s Emerging Infections Program (EIP), published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases, highlights an increase in an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat in the United States, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). Enterobacterales (a group of bacteria that includes E. Coli and Klebsiella spp.) cause infections in healthcare settings and communities—including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, …
July 2026 Updates Analysis and Report Resources From https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/covid19/rpv-resources.html
Abstract We investigated an outbreak of 5 hepatitis A cases among skilled nursing facility residents in Los Angeles County, California, USA, including 3 who were vaccinated after exposure. Our results suggest that persons in congregate living facilities should receive both the vaccine and immune globulin after hepatitis A exposure to …
LTC Supplement for EOC Rounding Tool This document is as a detailed observation tool for assessing various infection control practices within healthcare settings. It includes sections for evaluating hand hygiene compliance, the use of transmission-based precautions, and the safety protocols for point-of-care testing and injectable medication administration. Access This Resource …
Introducing CaseTrace A Free CDC Interactive Tool to Speed Up HAI Outbreak Investigations We are pleased to share CaseTrace, a new CDC resource available to support healthcare-associated infection (HAI) outbreak investigations. CaseTrace helps responders investigate potential HAI transmission events faster and reduces delays that can lead to potential patient exposures. …
Important Information – This training is for educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for official guidance. Refer to CMS laws and regulations, the State Operations Manual (SOM), and CMS guidance memos for official policy and guidance. Visit the Training Disclaimer Page for additional information. Training Description The Universal Infection Prevention and Control …
CDC’s Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA), in collaboration with the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), has launched sub-state, Local-Level COVID-19 Transmission Estimates (Rt)—providing public health partners with earlier, more locally relevant insight into changes in disease transmission. CFA’s epidemic trend website maps out the time-varying …
May 2026 Updates Long-Term Care Respiratory Pathogens Person-Level – Data Collection Forms and Instructions LTCF Resident Optional Person Level Reporting for Long Term Care Residents (Form 57.216) [PDF – 264 KB] – January 2026 Person-Level – CSV Data Import Person-Level Vaccination Form for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: How to Guide [PDF – 2 …
From the CDC: Developed by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), this CDC-funded course is a compilation of short modules built specifically for frontline nursing home staff (CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and bedside staff). The course empowers these frontline workers to play an active role in protecting residents, reducing …
In the Water-related Healthcare Outbreak Response Tool, you will find key considerations for investigating an outbreak and identifying possible exposures, coordinating with essential partners, and implementing targeted interventions to stop transmission. This tool is hospital-focused but often applicable to nursing homes. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/healthcare-associated-infections/php/toolkit/water-management.html
