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These basic steps can prevent infections and antimicrobial resistance among nursing home residents:

Plan and implement influenza and pneumoccocal vaccine campaigns to prevent pneumonia.
More Info:Prevention and Control of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF)
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Use indwelling catheters only when necessary and follow appropriate insertion techniques to reduce urinary tract infections.
More Info:
Identifying & Managing Possible UTIs - Evidence-Based Practice in Long-term care
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Reposition residents frequently and inspect pressure points for redness or skin irritation to prevent pressure ulcers.
More Info:
Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Older Patients - Chapter 27 of Making Healthcare Safer from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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Use recommended infection control precautions to prevent transmission of infectious agents from resident to resident.
More info:
Standard Precautions | Contact Precautions | Droplet Precautions
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Practice hand hygiene and promote hand hygiene among residents and visitors.
More info:
Hand-Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
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