Nursing Standards & Process Manual 

The process for the prevention of infections to nursing home residents extends from admission throughout the residents’ stay and potentially impacts the entire resident population to include all team member and visitors. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate infection control practices within the environment from the residents’ admission throughout their living experience with the nursing home. This manual supports reviewing facility actions and practices to maintain infection control and prevention measures.  

This manual includes:  

· General Guidance

· Surveillance & Monitoring

· Outbreak Management

· Disinfection protocols

· Bloodborne pathogens exposure control plans

· Team Member Health Procedures

· Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions

· Immunizations and Vaccinations

· Procedures for Ancillary Departments