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Infection control programs for long-term care

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

|July 1, 1993

Summary

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Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) face unique infection control challenges, particularly in patient care. Educational resources and guidelines are available from the Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) for infection control practitioners (ICPs).

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Area of Science:

Infection Control
Long-Term Care Facility Management

Background:

Hospitals and long-term care facilities (LTCFs) share many infection control concerns.
LTCFs present unique challenges, primarily related to patient care aspects.
Effective infection prevention and control are critical in LTCF settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight unique infection control concerns in LTCFs.
To inform infection control practitioners (ICPs) about available resources.
To promote the adoption of best practices in LTCF infection control.

Main Methods:

Review of infection control principles applicable to LTCFs.
Identification of specific challenges within the LTCF environment.
Information dissemination regarding professional organization resources.

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Main Results:

Unique infection control issues in LTCFs are concentrated in 'caring' practices.
The Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) provides educational opportunities for ICPs.
APIC offers a specific Guideline for Infection Prevention and Control in the Long-Term Care Facility.

Conclusions:

LTCFs require tailored infection control strategies, especially concerning patient care.
ICPs in LTCFs can leverage APIC's educational offerings and guidelines.
Implementation support for the APIC Guideline is available for diverse LTCF settings.