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.
NACCHO, CDC, and Argentum hosted a webinar on September 2, 2026, for Understanding Assisted Living: Building Effective Partnerships with Local Health Departments to Support Infection Prevention and Control.
Participants gained 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 of Clinical Operations, Belmont Village Senior Living
John Schulte – Vice President of Quality Improvement & Risk Management, Argentum
Heather Jones, DNP, NP-C – Nurse Consultant, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Watch the webinar recording: https://naccho.zoom.us/rec/share/1I4odBkdrKaH1R1q4G_I8cOROrCFVWlindUx6UtQ_FE_Ntg5UP4S-2JFg4pFGq0U.53Zg415jG_xEa9YI
Review the webinar slides: https://www.naccho.org/uploads/downloadable-resources/Programs/Argentum-CDC-Webinar.pdf
Join the NACCHO Project Firstline 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
