New CMS Guidance for Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes
Published: 03/25/2024
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Relevant To:
- Long Term Care
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance for State Survey Agencies and long-term care (LTC) facilities on the use of enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) to align with nationally accepted standards.
Multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) transmission is common in LTC facilities (i.e., nursing homes), contributing to substantial resident morbidity and mortality and increased healthcare costs. Many residents in nursing homes are at increased risk of becoming …
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