As part of The Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP), CMS has developed five toolkits to assist nursing home teams in quality improvement efforts. This week we highlight the CMS Head-To Toe Infection Prevention Toolkit
Infections comprise a large share of adverse events in nursing homes. The Head to Toe Infection Prevention Toolkit contains educational materials and practical tools to support the clinical team in providing person-centered care that helps prevent and control common infections like pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. The Toolkit aims to educate licensed nurses and nurse aides on infection prevention practices and provide tools that can be integrated into their daily work. Toolkit components:
- Implementation Guide
- Infection Prevention Handbook
- Staff Presentation
- Resource for Residents and Loved Ones
- Observation Guide
- Customizing Care Tool
- Suspected Infection Investigation Tool
All five CMS toolkits are available at the CMPRP webpage.
