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Concurrent Education Session - 60 minutes

Implementation Science and Research

We Have to Do What? Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions in LTC

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM MST
Location: North Room 229
CE: 1
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    Presenter(s)

  • Jean Harpel, MSN, RN, GCNS

    Operations Manager Aging Services
    ECRI
    Oreland, Pennsylvania

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • Susan Singh, MPH CIC PMP (she/her/hers)

    Infection Preventionist
    ECRI
    Dublin, Ohio

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

    • Moderator(s)

  • Amy Huff, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, a-IPC (she/her/hers)

    Infection Preventionist
    Hazel I. Findlay
    St. Johns, Michigan

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

    • Co-Moderator(s)

  • CV

    Carol Vance, MSN, RN, CIC

    Nursing Professional Development Specialist/Special Projects
    Advocate Children's Hospital
    Park Ridge, Illinois

    I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Session Description: The focus of this session is to explore and clarify the implementation of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in long-term care (LTC). The objectives are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding with practical strategies for successful integration of EBP protocols into long-term care infection prevention and control programs.

This presentation tackles the critical aspects of EBP in LTC highlighting the essential criteria for implementation while maintaining a safe, home-like environment for residents. It will delve into when EBP are appropriate through detailed case studies, demonstrating their real-world application in various scenarios. Additionally, the session will discuss the importance of tailored training strategies for LTC staff, focusing on sustainable EBP protocols and the significance of ongoing education and skill reinforcement. Finally, effective implementation strategies will be outlined, promoting communication, education, and continuous quality improvement to enhance staff engagement and adherence, advancing organizational resilience in EBP implementation.

Overall, this presentation aims to equip attendees with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of Enhanced Barrier Precautions in LTC. By addressing key indicators and criteria, staff training needs, and implementation strategies, attendees will bring actionable knowledge back to their communities to improve EBP use and enhance resident safety.

Learning Objectives:

  • Distinguish key criteria for implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in long-term care (LTC), using real-world case studies to illustrate practical application.
  • Evaluate training strategies to ensure staff proficiency and consistent implementation of EBP in LTC.
  • Identify effective implementation strategies that foster communication, education, and continuous quality improvement in EBP within LTC environments.