IPCWell - Dr. Buffy Lloyd Krejci

Learn how to prevent the spread of infections in your long-term care facility today! To get started click on this link: ipcwell.thinkific.com/produc…

Tuberculosis may be less common than many respiratory infections—but facilities still need a plan. 🔹TB screening
 🔹Symptoms concerning for active TB
 🔹Airborne precautions
 🔹Referral and testing
 🔹Exposures Preparedness matters even for uncommon events. #TB #LTC #IP

New to infection prevention in LTC—or need a quick checklist to stay on track? Download our FREE Infection Prevention Checklist for LTC professionals. 🔗 ipcwell.thinkific.com/produc… #InfectionPrevention #LTC #PatientSafety

Legionella can grow in building water systems and may cause severe pneumonia, especially in vulnerable residents. Long-term care facilities should understand their building water systems and maintain an effective water management program. #Legionella #LTC #IP

Looking for a quick and convenient way to evaluate your facility’s shower rooms? Check out our free Shower Room Audit Tool—designed to help you identify risks, improve safety, and strengthen infection prevention practices. 👉ipcwell.thinkific.com/produc… #IPC #LTC #PublicHealth

Vomiting and diarrhea spreading quickly through a facility? Norovirus can spread rapidly in communal environments. Early action matters: ✅ Identify cases
 ✅ Hand hygiene
 ✅ Increase environmental cleaning
 ✅ Manage symptomatic residents ✅ Monitor cases #Norovirus #LTC #IP

Looking to strengthen hand hygiene in your facility? Our free hand hygiene audit tool is here to help! tinyurl.com/yjheh98h

COVID-19 remains one of several respiratory infections long-term care teams must be prepared to identify and manage. Strong programs focus on: 🔹Early recognition
 🔹Testing when indicated
 🔹Appropriate PPE
 🔹Ventilation
 🔹Vaccination
 🔹Rapid response #COVID19 #LTC #IP

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Influenza can cause serious illness in long-term care residents. Protecting residents begins before flu activity peaks: ✅Vaccination
 ✅Early symptom recognition
 ✅Respiratory hygiene
 ✅Appropriate precautions
 ✅Prompt outbreak investigation #Influenza #LTC #IP

One needle. One syringe. One patient. One time. Safe injection practices protect residents from serious bloodborne infections. Medication preparation areas should also remain clean and separate from contaminated equipment or supplies. #InjectionSafety #IP #LTC

We all know an incredible Infection Preventionist who goes above and beyond to keep patients, healthcare workers, and communities safe! 👇 Tag an Infection Preventionist in the comments and tell us why they deserve recognition! #InfectionPreventionWeek

Built for real-world LTC needs—our online modules include free tools to keep your team prepared. Try our favorite: the Environmental Cleaning Audit Tool 👉 ipcwell.thinkific.com/produc… #IP #LTC

Blood pressure cuffs. Thermometers. Glucose meters. Lifts. Stethoscopes. If equipment moves from resident to resident, there must be a clear process for cleaning and disinfection. A simple question can prevent transmission: Who cleans it, when, and with what product? #IP #LTC

Our IP Service Program has open spots and we’re eager to serve our LTC communities. We offer three flexible service packages, each designed to meet your facility’s unique needs – and all include at least one on-site visit with our expert team. ipservices.carrd.co/

C. difficile prevention requires more than putting on gloves. 🔹 Appropriate antibiotic use
 🔹 Early identification of diarrhea
 🔹 Contact precautions 🔹 Environmental cleaning with an appropriate sporicidal disinfectant
 🔹 Hand hygiene #CDiff #IP #LTC

Strengthen your infection prevention expertise. The LTC Infection Preventionist Course delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to improve resident safety & meet requirements. 👉 ipcwell.thinkific.com/produc… #LTC #InfectionPrevention

Don't wait until the first outbreak case to develop your response plan. Outbreak preparedness includes: ✅ Surveillance
 ✅ Case definitions
 ✅ Communication 
✅ PPE ✅ Staff education
 ✅ Testing 
✅ Cohorting strategies 
✅ Public health coordination #IP #LTC

Looking for a different way to train your staff on transmission-based precautions and proper PPE donning & doffing? Check out our educational video—engaging, effective, and ready to use for staff education today.👉youtu.be/PdnbKrVjcsc?si=hEvs… #IPC #LTC #StaffEducation

Infection prevention is more than hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and cleaning protocols. It is about building a culture of safety, empowering healthcare teams, and ensuring that every patient receives safe, high-quality care.