Statewide Webinars/Calls

Arizona and California National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) & Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Tuesday Updates and Office Hours

11:30 a.m.–12 noon, Once monthly

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Arizona Post-Acute Care Webinars

2–2:30 p.m., Beginning 2024, 2nd Tuesday every month

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California COVID-19 Nursing Home (NH) Infection Prevention (IP) Wednesday Webinars

3–4 p.m., 4th Wednesday every month

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• Recordings, PowerPoints, and call notes from past webinars
• Frequently Asked Questions

Trainings

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline NH Staff and Management
  • 3 hours for frontline staff
  • 4.5 hours for management
• California: CDPH Infection Preventionist Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) (More coursework to come later in 2023)
  • 14-hour self-paced online course
• Project Firstline Infection Control Training
  • Arizona Training for Healthcare Providers
  • California Virtual Infection Prevention Train-the-Trainer Workshops 

• HSAG―Facility Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion Roles
• HSAG―Process Measure Tracker and Trend Chart
• CDPH―Adherence Monitoring IP Tools
• CDC―NH Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Tool
• HSAG―Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) Resources
• HSAG—NHSN Assistance
• CDC―Viral Respiratory Pathogens Toolkit for Nursing Homes
• AHRQ―TeamSTEPPS Program Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) Tool

COVID-19 Data Trackers

• Arizona COVID-19 Tracker
• California COVID-19 Tracker
• California SNF Data Dashboard
• CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker
• CDC NH COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard
• CMS COVID-19 NH Data

Resources

• HSAG―Long COVID/Post-COVID Conditions Informational Handout
• CDC―Interim IP and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel (HCP) During COVID-19 (9/23/22)
•  Arizona State Guidance—Links to COVID-19 Data and Metrics
• California State Guidance—Links to State Public Health Officer Orders and FAQs
• CDPH—All Facilities Letters
• Clearpol―Search engine for federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and guidance.
• CDC―COVID-19 Materials in Multiple Languages
• CDPH—COVID-19 Surge Readiness LTCF Fact Sheet
• CDPH—COVID-19 Surge Readiness SNF Fact Sheet

Podcasts and On-Demand Quickinars

• CMS QI Voices—It Starts with Your Staff: Stopping the Spread of COVID-19
• CMS QI Voices—Best Practices for Cohorting and Infection Prevention

Treatments and Therapeutics

• COVID-19 Vaccination and Therapeutics in PALTC Toolkit: Resources for Clinicians
• COVID-19 Therapeutics Decision Aid
• FAQ Paxlovid for Treatment of COVID-19
• Hospitalized Adults: Therapeutic Management | COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
• ASPR COVID-19 Treatments: Key Messages for Long-Term Care Facilities
• Flyer for LTFC Staff on Free COVID-19 Treatment | Spanish | Tagalog | Chinese
• Therapeutics Myths and Facts
• FDA—COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Educational Resources

• CDPH―Preventing the Most Common Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs): UTI, Pneumonia, and C. difficile
• Quality Improvement Organization (QIO)—CDI and Antibiotic Stewardship NH Training Sessions
• CDC―Information for Healthcare Professionals about C. difficile
   

Tools, Posters, and Videos

HSAG Resources

• Prevent and Manage Infections Safely: C. difficile Probing Questions
• CDI Tracer and Assessment Tool (Post-Acute)
• CDI Stool Collection Algorithm
• Preventing CDIs (Video [4:25])
• Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Skilled Nursing Facility Assessment

CDC Resource

• CDI Posters and Educational Resources

• Arizona Department of Health Services Flu Preparedness
• California Department of Public Health Flu Preparedness
• CDC Weekly Flu Tracker
• CDC Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care Facilities
• CDC Flu & People 65 Years and Older
• CDC HCP Fight Flu Toolkit

Tools

• HSAG—Pneumonia Patient Zone Tool: English | Spanish
• HSAG—Pneumonia Audit Tool
• CDPH―PPT: Preventing Respiratory Infections in SNFs

Pneumonia Bundle

• Pneumonia Action Plan
• Pneumonia Bundle | Risk and Action Tool
• Pneumonia Signs and Symptoms Assessment
• Pneumonia Prevention Bundle
• Pneumonia Risk Factors

Educational Resources

• CDC—Pneumonia Causes, Risk Factors, Management, and Prevention
• CDC—Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations

Preventing Pneumonia in SNFs Training

• Training Recording | PPT

• CDC Preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• CDC RSV in Older Adults and Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions
• CDC Health Action Network—Increased RSV Activity in Parts of the Southeastern United States: New Prevention Tools Available to Protect Patients

Research and Articles

• Melgar M, Britton A, Roper LE, et al. Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older Adults: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2023. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2023;72:793–801.
• Branche AR, Saiman L, Walsh E, et al. Change in Functional Status Associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Hospitalized Older Adults, Influenza Other Respi Viruses. 2022;16:1151-1160.
• Falsey AR, Hennessey RN, Formica MA, et al. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Elderly and High-Risk Adults. New Engl J Med. 2005;352(17):1749-59.
• Falsey AR & Walsh EE. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Adults. Clin Microbiol Rev.2000;13(3):371-84.
• McLaughlin JM, Khan F, Begier E, et al. Rates of Medically Attended RSV among US Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2022; 9(7): ofac300.

Educational Resources

• HSAG―Sepsis Tip Sheet
• CDC―Campaign: Get Ahead of Sepsis

Tools and Posters

HSAG Resources

• Sepsis Risk Factors
• Sepsis Bundle | Risk Factors and Action Tool
• Sepsis Action Plan
• Sepsis Prevention PPT
• Nursing Home Sepsis Toolkit (care pathway, screening tool, SBAR, transfer form)
• Nursing Home Sepsis Gap Analysis
• Sepsis Patient Zone Tool (English)
• Sepsis Discharge Plan (Patient Tool)
• Sepsis Post-Syndrome Assessment 

CDC Resources

• Poster: Protect Your Residents from Sepsis (for LTC CNAs)
• Poster: Protect Your Residents from Sepsis (for LTC nurses)

Betsy Lehman Center Resource

• Seeing Sepsis Algorithm for SNF

Tools and Posters  

HSAG Tools 

• UTI Patient Zone Tool: English | Spanish
• LTC CAUTI Audit Tool
• UTI Audit Tool

HSAG UTI Prevention Bundle

• UTI Bundle Risk and Action Tool
• UTI Nursing Signs and Symptoms Assessment
• UTI Prevention Bundle Poster
• UTI Risk Assessment 
• UTI Action Plan
• Myths Diagnosis UTIs

APIC

• Poster: The Power of 10: Your Role in Preventing CAUTI in NHs

Preventing UTIs in SNFs Training

• Part 1: Refresher of UTI pathophysiology, review UTI etiology, discuss pathogens, and review types of UTIs.
  • Training Recording | PPT
• Part 2: Review the evidence-based clinical practices shown to prevent UTIs and CAUTIs, discuss strategies to reduce healthcare-associated UTIs and treatment of UTIs.
  • Training Recording | PPT
• Part 3: Describe the risk of healthcare-associated UTIs in SNFs, discuss strategies to reduce healthcare-associated CAUTIs, and discuss adherence monitoring and feedback.
  • Training Recording | PPT
• Part 4: Review the HSAG UTI Prevention Bundle and Change Package and the HSAG CAUTI Audit Tool.                                 
  • Training Recording | PPT

CDC Resources

• Continuing Education Webinar: Implementation and Use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes (November 15, 2022)
  • Webpage
  • Video
  • Slides
• Pre-Implementation Tool: Enhanced Barrier Precautions
• Observations Tool: Enhanced Barrier Precautions Implementation
• Observations Tool Summary Spreadsheet
• Enhanced Barrier Precautions Letter to Nursing Home Leadership

Educational Resources

• CDC―Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for NHs
• AHRQ―Toolkit to Improve Antibiotic Use in LTC
• QIO―CDI and Antibiotic Stewardship NH Training Sessions

Tools, Posters, and Videos

• CDC―Posters and Tri-folds
• CDC―Tri-fold: Do You Need Antibiotics?—For NH residents and their families
• HSAG―Patient Video (1:24): When Should I Use An Antibiotic?

Hand Hygiene

• HSAG―Hand Hygiene/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Monitoring Tool
• CDPH―Hand Hygiene Adherence Monitoring Tool
• CDC―Training: Hand Hygiene, Glove Use, and Preventing Transmission of C. difficile
• HSAG―Resident Pledge for Clean Hands: English | Spanish

PPE

• HSAG―Hand Hygiene/PPE Monitoring Tool
• CDPH―Source Control and Respiratory Hygiene Adherence Monitoring Tool
• CDC―PPE Guidance to Prevent Spread of Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDROs)
• CDC―PPE Donning and Doffing Poster

Oral Care

• CDPH Project Firstline—Let’s Chew on This: IP Practices while Providing Oral Care and Feeding Residents
  • Webinar Recording 2/22/22
  • Webinar Slides (PDF)

• CDPH Resources
• Environmental Cleaning Resources
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Adherence Monitoring Tool
• Fluorescent Marker Adherence Monitoring Tool
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Responsibility Assessment
• CDC―Environmental Checklist for Monitoring Terminal Cleaning
• HSAG―Environmental Services (EVS) Checklist for the Containment of CDI
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)―About List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

HSAG Resources

• Fillable Vaccine Clinic Promotional Handout
• Fillable Symptom Checker Handout
• Template for email or letter to residents/families promoting upcoming vaccine clinic and vaccine education events

Arizona

• Arizona County Vaccine Information
• Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
• ADHS Vaccine Clinic Request Form: LTCF COVID-19 Vaccine Request Form
• Contact: healthequity@azdhs.gov
• Maricopa County Department of Health Services (MCDPH)
• Maricopa County COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Providers
• MCDPH Vaccine Clinic Request Form
• Contact: LTCVaccination@maricopa.gov | 602.506.6767
• Pima County Department of Public Health (PCDPH) COVID-19 Vaccine Information & Registration
• Contact: CongregateVaccine@pima.gov

California

• California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
• LTCF COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit

National Resources

• CDCs Bridge Access Program
• Vaccines.gov

Request HSAG assistance for vaccine access here.

National Resources

• CDC Strategies to Help Increase COVID-19-Vaccine Confidence and Uptake
• CDC Talking with Patients about COVID-19 Vaccination
• AHCA/NCAL Building Trust: A Strategy to Improve Patient Safety, Staff Wellbeing & Vaccine Uptake in Long Term Care
• COVID-19 Vaccination Communication
• Fact Sheet COVID Education Messaging
• AHCA/NCAL #GetVaccinated Toolkit: Key Messages/Talking Points for Providers/Staff and Residents/Family Members

HSAG Resources

• Fillable Vaccine Educational Event and Q&A Promotional Handout
• HSAG Motivational Interviewing Tip Sheet
• HSAG Motivational Interviewing Role Play Script
• Motivational Interviewing Flowchart for Residents and Staff Members
• COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Are Not as New as You Think
• Q&A: Resistance to the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
• Learn Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Podcasts and On-Demand Quickinars

• Motivational Interviewing Podcast

Resources

• The Roadmap to Success: Prevention of Respiratory Infection--Improving Vaccination Rates in Long-Term Care
• AHCA/NCAL Preparing for Fall Vaccinations in Long Term Care
• AHCA #GetVaccinated Website
• Vaccine Management
• EZIZ Resources for Long-Term Care Facilities
• LTCF COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
• CDC Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines
• Maricopa County Long Term Care Vaccination Guidance

QAPI

• HSAG 5 Why's—Path's to Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance
• HSAG COVID-19 Vaccination Plan: Prioritized Risks, Goals, Strategies, and Implementation
• HSAG Root-Cause Analysis: Vaccination Compliance
• HSAG COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: Change Ideas

Respiratory Virus Posters and Flyers

• CDC Cover Your Cough
• CDC Wash Your Hands!
• Protect Against Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Poster (updated August 2023) | Spanish (updated June 2023)
• Protect Yourself with Vaccines Poster
• HSAG Fall Vaccines—Don’t Wait Until it’s too Late to Vaccinate Poster
• HSAG Virus Prevention Habits

Template Letter for Families

• Email/Letter Template

Arizona Resources

• Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS)

HSAG and National Resources

• COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Chart (CDPH)
• HSAG COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Infographic
• Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines
• CDC Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
• COVID-19 Vaccines for Long-term Care Residents

Posters and Flyers

• AHCA/NCAL #Get Vaccinated Toolkit
• AHCA/NCAL Posters
• CDC Infographics/One-Pagers: How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work | Spanish
• Protect Your Loved Ones by Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
• Stay Up to Date with Your COVID-19 Vaccine
• HSAG Am I Up to Date?
• HSAG Recharge Your Protection
• HSAG 2023-2024 Updated COVID-19 Fact Sheet
• San Diego County COVID-19 Educational Materials

• CDC Flu Vaccination Recommendations
• Make a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation
• Flu Vaccine: Get the Facts

Posters and Flyers

• Treating Influenza
• 3 Actions to Fight Flu Poster
• I Won’t Spread Flu
• No More Excuses: You Need a Flu Vaccine
• HSAG Together We Can Beat Flu

• CDC PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Tool
• Pneumococcal Vaccination: Summary of Who and When to Vaccinate
• Pneumococcal ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
• Pneumococcal Vaccine Timing for Adults

Posters and Flyers

• HSAG Pneumococcal Vaccine Poster

• CDC RSV Vaccine: What You Need to Know
• CDC July 2023 MMWR: Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older Adults: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
• FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine

Posters and Flyers

• CDC RSV Factsheet
• HSAG Protect Older Adults from RSV
• HSAG Older Adults Are at High Risk for Severe RSV Infection