Infection Control - HAN
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Overview
These programs are sponsored by CDPH and made possible through funding from a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Archives of the training materials are provided below for your reference.
A Day In The Life of an Preventionist Workshop
“A Day in the Life of an Infection Preventionist” Workshop
Training Resources
Attention to infection prevention and control in long term care has increased with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities. This workshop is designed for individuals functioning in the role of infection preventionist in long term care facilities. While no two days are the same, the interactive workshop will discuss the everyday activities important to establishing a strong infection prevention and control program. The components and tools needed to establish a routine for daily activities will be introduced.
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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Describe the components of the daily routine for an infection preventionist in long term care. Identify the tools and resources needed to perform the routine daily activities.
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Develop a facility specific daily routine.
A Day in the Life of an Infection Preventionist Workshop Presentation
(Presentation video coming soon)
Supporting Documents:
Section 1:CMS Pathways
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Urinary Catheter or Urinary Tract Infection Critical Element Pathway |
CMS |
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| Dialysis Critical Element Pathway | CMS |
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CMS |
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Section 2: Hand Hygiene
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IDPH Memo: Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs for Hand Hygiene in Long Term Care Facilities |
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Hand Hygiene |
PPTX |
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Hand Hygiene Observations: Instructions for Secret Observers |
Hand Hygiene |
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Hand Hygiene |
XLSX Sheet |
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Hand Hygiene |
XLSX Sheet |
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Hand Hygiene |
PPTX |
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Hand Hygiene |
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Hand Hygiene |
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Hand Hygiene |
XLS Sheet |
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Hand Hygiene |
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Hand Hygiene |
XLSX Sheet |
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Hand Hygiene |
XLSX Sheet |
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Instructions for Printing Hand Hygiene Interrupted Observation Cards |
Hand Hygiene |
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Interrupted Observations: Formatted Blank Avery 5877 Clean Edge Business Cards |
Hand Hygiene |
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Section 3: Regulatory and Legislative
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CMS Final Rule: Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities (Mega Rule) |
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CMS |
Section 4: Line Lists and Tools
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| CDC Line List Template | Line Lists and Tools |
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Line Lists and Tools |
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Line Lists and Tools |
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| Interfacility IC Transfer Tool | Line Lists and Tools |
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| Line Lists and Tools | XLSM Sheet |
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Line Lists and Tools |
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Minnesota DPH Infection and Antibiotic Use Tracking Tool Instructions |
Line Lists and Tools |
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Line Lists and Tools |
XLSX Sheet |
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Line Lists and Tools |
XLSX Sheet |
Section 5: Memos and Communication
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| Memo XDRO Registry 090413 Final | IDPH | |
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IDPH |
Section 6: Guidelines
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Guideline |
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CDC |
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CDC Environmental Infection Control (EIC) in Healthcare Facilities 2003 |
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Guideline |
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| IDSA - SHEA C. diff Guidelines | IDSA |
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NIOSH Selecting Evaluating and Using Sharps Disposal Containers |
Selecting, Evaluating and Using Sharps Disposal Containers | |
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| CDC Guideline for Preventing Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis | CDC |
Section 7: Miscellaneous
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ABC |
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ABC |
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| Antibiotic Infographic (English) | ABC |
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ABC |
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Gowns |
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Masks |
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Gloves |
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APIC Infographic |
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APIC IP and You |
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| APIC IP and You: Who are Infection Preventionists | APIC IP and You |
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| CDC Patient Brochure Clean Hands Count: Patients and Visitors | CDC |
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CDC Patient Factsheet Clean Hands Count: Patients and Visitors |
CDC |
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CDC Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella Growth and Spread in Buildings |
CDC |
Environmental Cleaning And Disinfection Workshop
“Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection” Workshop
Training Resources
Attention to the environment of care and cleaning in long-term care has increased with additional regulatory emphasis from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities. This workshop is designed for individuals working in the role of Environmental Services Director or Manager in long-term care facilities. The leadership of environmental service departments has evolved into a complex position of balancing multiple priorities and accountability, the goal of the workshop is to provide and collaborate on the daily environmental services challenges.
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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Understand the comprehensive training requirements of Environmental Services Support Technicians.
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Identify the tools and resources needed to validate Environmental Services cleaning as recommended by the CDC.
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Develop or enhance Environmental Services Technician competencies.
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Develop an accountability matrix in collaboration with Nursing and Infection Prevention to ensure that everything is being cleaned on the required schedules.
Environmental Services and Cleaning Workshop Presentation
Training video: Cleaning and Disinfection a Resident Room in Long-Term Care
(Spanish coming soon)
Supporting Documents:
Section 1: Facility Assessment
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APIC Education |
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Facility Assessment |
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CDC Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool for Long-term Care Facilities (ICAR Tool) |
CDC |
Section 2: Cleaning Agents
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Dr. Rutala and Weber’s Considerations for Selecting the Optimal Disinfectant for Your Facility |
Cleaning Agents |
Section 3: Environmental Monitoring
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Modified Environmental Checklist for Monitoring Room/Equipment Cleaning |
Environmental Monitoring |
Document |
| On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! – Marking Instructions for Visible Marking | Environmental Monitoring |
Section 4: Exercises
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Worksheet to Create a Performance Improvement Project Charter |
Worksheet |
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APIC |
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Resource Guide for Quality Improvement Tools |
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Worksheet |
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Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) Worksheet |
Worksheet |
Document |
Section 5: Pledge and Resources
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AHRQ Infection Prevention Pledge |
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Health Department Contacts for Healthcare Associated Infection Questions |
Health Department Contacts for Healthcare Associated Infection Questions |
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CDPH Antimicrobial Stewardship
Related CDPH Links
Related External Links
Illinois Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HAI Reporting
For questions related to Healthcare Associated Infection/Antibiotic Resistance, please contact the Chicago Department of Public Health at: CDPHHAIAR@cityofchicago.org
HAI Coordinator:
Shannon Xydis
Email: Shannon.Xydis@cityofchicago.org
312-743-0416 (Office)
312-746-4683 (Fax)
HAI Contacts
CDPH HAI/AR Unit:
Email: CDPHHAIAR@cityofchicago.org
312-746-4683 (Fax)
HAI Coordinator:
Shannon Xydis
Email: Shannon.Xydis@cityofchicago.org
312-743-0416 (Office)
312-746-4683 (Fax)