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Sample EBP Policy Available for Members
On June 13, 2024 by Kari Everson
The LeadingAge Minnesota resource center now contains a new resource for implementing enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) in assisted living and nursing home settings.
Enhanced Barrier Precautions FAQ Resource
On April 4, 2024 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota has developed an enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) resource document that includes the topmost questions from members.
CMS Issues New Enhanced Barrier Precautions Guidance
On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released QSO-20-08-NH, which outlines the required use of enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes starting April 1, 2024.
CDC Releases Enhanced Barrier Precaution Tools
On January 26, 2023 by Kari Everson
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released tools to assist nursing homes in implementing enhanced barrier precautions. The resources include an EBP webinar and PowerPoint handout, an EBP pre-implementation tool, an observation tool, an observation tool summary, and several different letter templates, all available on the website.
Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Care Centers
On February 12, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Infection Control Assessment and Response Program (ICAR) issued a notice on Jan. 31 to alert care centers that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released interim guidance on the implementation of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in July 2019.