Assisted living communities play an important role in supporting residents, but their structure and healthcare needs can differ from those of skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare settings. Understanding these differences can help local health departments build stronger partnerships and provide effective infection prevention and control (IPC) support.
Join NACCHO, CDC, and Argentum on Wednesday, September 2, from 1:00–2:00 PM ET for Understanding Assisted Living: Building Effective Partnerships with Local Health Departments to Support Infection Prevention and Control.
This panel discussion will help local health departments better understand assisted living communities, explore considerations for IPC training and outbreak preparedness, and hear perspectives from national and assisted living partners working to strengthen healthcare IPC across settings.
Participants will gain insights into:
Key characteristics of assisted living communities and how they differ from skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare settings
Considerations for IPC training and support within assisted living settings
Strategies for building proactive partnerships between local health departments and assisted living communities
Resources and national partner initiatives that support IPC in assisted living settings
Featured Speakers:
Sheri Easton-Garrett, MSN, RN, CWP, CDP, CMDCP – Senior Vice President Clinical Operations, Belmont Village
Heather Jones, DNP, NP-C – Nurse Consultant, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Register for the webinar: https://naccho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IW8NoohfRguAmSFIyKlX3Q
Join the IPC Living Learning Network Virtual Community to access webinar recordings, resources, and ongoing peer learning opportunities: https://virtualcommunities.naccho.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=02de12bb-a233-4984-94df-442ba0d7be34
