Several questions coming to us on this. Attached is a great summary and good advice for determining avoidable vs. unavoidable: Unavoidable injury? COVID-19 skin discolorations may mimic pressure wounds, panel warns mcknights.com/news/clinical-…

Unavoidable injury? COVID-19 skin discolorations may mimic pressure wounds, panel warns mcknights.com/news/clinical-…

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Prepare for your survey! In early January 2024, NYSDOH will begin notice distribution to nursing homes with submission requests for the new Infection Inspection and Audit Checklist. Don't panic. We're here to help. Visit core-tactics.com/blog/ to learn more about the notice.

Amy Lee I'd like to invite everyone to take advantage of the Lunch & Learn videos posted on our new YouTube channel. We're proud to partner with NYSHFA & Project Firstline NY to refresh your staff's awareness of infection control practices. youtube.com/@Coretactics?s… via YouTube

Flu season is the perfect time to share this NYSHFA Project Firstline video with your staff. "Cleaning Equipment & Environments in a Healthcare Setting" is part of their FREE Lunch & Learn series. Watch & share it! youtu.be/FJYxQudJfLY?si… via YouTube

Stop the spread of infectious disease with this Lunch & Learn video from NYSHFA & Project Firstline NY! "Instructional Guide to Usage of PPE - Donning, & Doffing" youtu.be/A3IalrqziEI?si… via YouTube

Everyone plays a role in Infection Control! Learn about this FREE training for your SNF team! core-tactics.com/infection-prev…

Meet Amy Lee, President and CEO, Coretactics youtu.be/ePWQtx5jBC4?si… via YouTube

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