Coming Soon: New AHRQ Toolkit Strengthens Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care Facilities

https://www.ahrq.gov/ AHRQ will release the new Toolkit for Improving Skin Care and Multidrug Resistant Organism (MDRO) Prevention in Long-Term Care, which outlines four evidence-based strategies to reduce infection risks and maintain skin integrity among long-term care residents. The toolkit strategies include keeping skin clean and safe, reducing MDRO transmission, using antibiotics wisely, and cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces. AHRQ's new toolkit will be available on the AHRQ website October 19.