The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance for State Survey Agencies and long-term care (LTC) facilities on the use of enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) to align with nationally accepted standards.

Multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) transmission is common in LTC facilities (i.e., nursing homes), contributing to substantial resident morbidity and mortality and increased healthcare costs. Many residents in nursing homes are at increased risk of becoming …

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