The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated recommendations for the use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in nursing homes on July 12, 2022. On today’s National Nursing Home Stakeholder call, the CDC presented an overview of why it is making these recommendations, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) noted that at this time, these recommendations are only that – not regulations.
According to the CDC, more than 50% of residents may be colonized with Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MRDOs). MDRO transmission is common is skilled nursing facilities, so enhanced infection control may help reduce the transmission of these organisms.
For more information, including the July 12, 2022 updates, visit: CDC “Implementation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use in Nursing Homes to Prevent Spread of Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDROs)” On that webpage, there are several important resource documents available, so be sure to download them. These resources include:
- PowerPoint Presentation – “Implementation of Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes”
- PDF Sample Letter – “Enhanced Barrier Precautions Letter to Nursing Home Staff”
- PDF Sample Letter – “Enhanced Barrier Precautions Letter to Nursing Home Residents, Families, Friends and Volunteers”
To view Frequently Asked Questions about Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes, visit this CDC webpage.
