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Collaborative Systems Change Leads to “Insight 2 Action” Study
On March 13, 2025 by Kari Everson
MDH invites you to participate in the Insight 2 Action focus groups to tackle the persisting challenges in infection prevention in our settings.
Assisted Living Communities and the Latest CDC Guidelines: What You Need to Know
On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated respiratory virus recommendations for the public.
MDH Issues Notice About Infection Control
On February 29, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Feb. 28, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a govdelivery notice about infection control to assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Coalition Survey
On January 18, 2024 by Kari Everson
The Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Coalition of Hennepin County is surveying long-term care staff to inform a spring 2024 series on a team approach to antibiotic and urine culture stewardship.
New Resource Available! COVID-19 Facility Assessment Policy Template
On June 1, 2023 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota has added a COVID-19 facility assessment policy template to the resource library as a companion document to the facility assessment workbook provided last week.
MDH Posts Updated PPE Grid
On November 3, 2022 by Kari Everson
On Nov. 2, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) updated the personal protective equipment (PPE) grid to reflect the guidance updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Norovirus Infections on the Rise
On March 31, 2022 by Kari Everson
Infection prevention and control is a significant focus in our settings, particularly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Minnesota, we are starting to see an increase in another common illness: the Norovirus.
Infection Prevention & Control: It’s Everybody’s Job
On October 8, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Join our Oct. 25 webinar, The Important Role of Environmental Services in Infection Prevention and Control, for practical guidance on minimizing infection risks in your community.
Call for Nominations – 2019 CHAIN Award for Excellence
On June 18, 2019 by Sue Boyd
Are you doing great work to reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections or combat antibiotic resistance? If so, CHAIN would like to hear about it and recognize your excellent work with its 2019 Award of Excellence. Examples of great work include: