Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care

Post this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) signage in English and Spanish to educate nursing facility staff on the proper sequence for donning and removing PPE.

This graphic in Spanish for Puerto Rico provides information about the systems of the human body affected by COVID-19.

This resource in Spanish for Puerto Rico describes the rapid progression of sepsis and why early identification and treatment is key to saving lives.

This flyer in Spanish for Puerto Rico helps nursing homes identify sepsis and determine what to do if sepsis is suspected.

Soap and water work to remove all types of germs from hands, while alcohol-based hand sanitizer acts by killing certain germs on the skin. Use this flyer in Spanish for Puerto Rico in nursing homes to educate how to properly use hand sanitizer to kill germs.

Cut out these Badge Buddy infection prevention tips in Spanish for Puerto Rico to insert in nursing home staff badge holders. There are vertical and horizontal versions as well as "Vaccine Champion" and "Hand Hygiene Hero" logos to identify outstanding staff. These doffing steps follow CDC Example 1; choose the example that matches your facility's procedures.

This infographic in Spanish for Puerto Rico describes what sepsis is and how to respond to this life-threatening condition.

This sepsis quick reference guide in Spanish for Puerto Rico provides the clinical signs and symptoms of infection in nursing residents, helping caregivers determine when to call a doctor.

This post-acute care tool in Spanish for Puerto Rico helps caregivers quickly identify the signs and symptoms of sepsis and begin treatment.

Cut out these Badge Buddy infection prevention tips to insert in nursing home staff badge holders. There are vertical and horizontal versions as well as "Vaccine Champion" and "Hand Hygiene Hero" logos to identify outstanding staff. These doffing steps follow CDC Example 2; choose the example that matches your facility's procedures.

The journey to COVID-19 infection control starts with each one of us. This flyer in Spanish for Puerto Rico displays all the important prevention methods to encourage in nursing homes.

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect you and your family from getting sick. Nursing facilities can post this flyer in Spanish for Puerto Rico to educate visitors and families when and how they should wash their hands to stay healthy.

Promote infection control and prevention among nursing home staff with this poster in Spanish for Puerto Rico to encourage and recognize Hand Hygiene Heroes.

This fact sheet in Spanish for Puerto Rico details the CDC's June 26, 2023, health advisory about malaria cases detected in Florida and Texas, and that increased international travel over the summer season may increase risk of malaria.

There are four color levels for mask guidance classified by the CDC based on local county COVID-19 transmission rates. Use these signs in Spanish for Puerto Rico to show your local county's current transmission rate level and mask guidance.

This graphic in U.S. Spanish provides information about the systems of the human body affected by COVID-19.

This resource in U.S. Spanish describes the rapid progression of sepsis and why early identification and treatment is key to saving lives.

This U.S. Spanish flyer helps nursing homes identify sepsis and determine what to do if sepsis is suspected.

Soap and water work to remove all types of germs from hands, while alcohol-based hand sanitizer acts by killing certain germs on the skin. Use this U.S. Spanish flyer in nursing homes to educate how to properly use hand sanitizer to kill germs.

This poster, in U.S. Spanish from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helps explain to people visiting nursing facilities why staff may be wearing gowns and gloves and following enhanced barrier precautions.

Download this poster in U.S. Spanish from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and display it in your facility. This poster lists easy-to-follow instructions to help clinical staff follow infection prevention and enhanced barrier precautions.

Cut out these U.S. Spanish Badge Buddy infection prevention tips to insert in nursing home staff badge holders. There are vertical and horizontal versions as well as "Vaccine Champion" and "Hand Hygiene Hero" logos to identify outstanding staff. These doffing steps follow CDC Example 1; choose the example that matches your facility's procedures.

This sepsis quick reference guide in U.S. Spanish provides the clinical signs and symptoms of infection in nursing residents, helping caregivers determine when to call a doctor.

This infographic in U.S. Spanish describes what sepsis is and how to respond to this life-threatening condition.

Cut out these Badge Buddy infection prevention tips to insert in nursing home staff badge holders. There are vertical and horizontal versions as well as "Vaccine Champion" and "Hand Hygiene Hero" logos to identify outstanding staff. These doffing steps follow CDC Example 2; choose the example that matches your facility's procedures.

This post-acute care tool in U.S. Spanish helps caregivers quickly identify the signs and symptoms of sepsis and begin treatment.

The journey to COVID-19 infection control starts with each one of us. This U.S. Spanish flyer for nursing homes displays all the important prevention methods to encourage in your facility.

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect you and your family from getting sick. Nursing facilities can post this U.S. Spanish flyer to educate visitors and families when and how they should wash their hands to stay healthy.

Promote infection control and prevention among nursing home staff with this U.S. Spanish poster to encourage and recognize Hand Hygiene Heroes.

This fact sheet in U.S. Spanish details the CDC's June 26, 2023, health advisory about malaria cases detected in Florida and Texas, and that increased international travel over the summer season may increase risk of malaria.

There are four color levels for mask guidance classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on local county COVID-19 transmission rates. Use these signs in U.S. Spanish to show your local county's current transmission rate level and mask guidance.

The National Institute on Aging provides resources in Spanish on bladder health and tips for managing incontinence in those with Alzheimer’s Disease, reviews the types of incontinence, discusses how to manage and treat urinary incontinence, shares bladder control training techniques, along with additional resources.

This Spanish infographic is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Antibiotics are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs and save millions of lives each year. However, overuse and misuse have led to an alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Review this poster to learn about the dangers of overusing antibiotics and why sometimes they are not the answer.