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Overview of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
PDF describes the pathogenesis and outcomes of MRSA bacteremia and explains how people develop MRSA bacteremia and reviews a tiered strategy to prevent MRSA bacteremia.
3 - Intermediate
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
CDC
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Dialysis
Downloadable
English
Facilitator Guide
Free
Infection Preventionists
Laboratory Collection and Interpretation
Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO)
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Print Resources
Slideshow
Identifying Motivators for Hand Hygiene: External and Internal Factors
PDF focuses on what motivates people to change; discusses common challenges to the performance of hand hygiene and addresses factors that influence change.
3 - Intermediate
Any Practice Setting
CDC
CECH
CEU
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
CME
CNE
Downloadable
English
Facilitator Guide
Free
Hand Hygiene
Infection Preventionists
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Print Resources
Quality Improvement
Slideshow
Hand Hygiene: Education, Monitoring and Feedback
PDF outlines how to calculate hand hygiene adherence rates based upon hand hygiene events and opportunities, compares different hand hygiene adherence monitoring methods and list components to include on a hand hygiene data collection tool.
3 - Intermediate
Any Practice Setting
Auditing / Observation / Monitoring / Assessment Tools
CDC
CECH
CEU
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
CME
CNE
Data Analysis
Downloadable
English
Facilitator Guide
Free
Hand Hygiene
Infection Preventionists
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Print Resources
Slideshow
Quick Observation Tool-Standard Precautions: Observation of Personal Protective Equipment Provision
A quick observational checklist to assess the environment for elements needed for staff to readily obtain personal protective equipment that comply with standard precautions.
2 - Foundational
Any Practice Setting
Auditing / Observation / Monitoring / Assessment Tools
CDC
Checklist
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
English
Free
Infection Preventionists
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Physical Environment / Environment of Care (EOC)
Print Resources
Quality Improvement
Risk Assessment
Standard Precautions
Quick Observation Tool- Isolation: Observation of Area Exterior to Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms
A quick observational checklist for staff members to assess the environment for elements needed to comply with Airborne Infection Isolation precautions.   
2 - Foundational
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Auditing / Observation / Monitoring / Assessment Tools
CDC
Checklist
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
Employee/Occupational Health
English
Free
Infection Preventionists
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Pediatric / NICU
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Physical Environment / Environment of Care (EOC)
Print Resources
Quality Improvement
Respiratory Infections
Risk Assessment
Transmission-Based Precautions
Tuberculosis (TB)
Pause for Prevention Program
8 module resources specifically designed to assist nursing homes in training staff about infection prevention practices.
2 - Foundational
Activity Included
Adult Day Care
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
COVID-19
Downloadable
Emergency Preparedness & Operations
Employee/Occupational Health
English
Facilitator Guide
Hand Hygiene
HQIN
Infection Preventionists
Influenza (Flu)
Interactive
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Print Resources
Respiratory Infections
Vaccination
Core Concepts for Hand Hygiene: Clean Hands for Healthcare Personnel
PDF that reviews the critical role of hand hygiene as a foundation for preventing healthcare-associated infections, and provides a comparison to different methods.
3 - Intermediate
Any Practice Setting
CDC
CECH
CEU
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
CME
CNE
Downloadable
English
Facilitator Guide
Free
Hand Hygiene
Infection Preventionists
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Print Resources
Slideshow
Standard Precautions
A Culture of Stewardship: Antibiotic Stewardship Starts with the Urine Culture
PDF that explores the connection between urine culture practices and antibiotic stewardship.
3 - Intermediate
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Any Practice Setting
CDC
CECH
CEU
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
CME
CNE
Downloadable
English
Facilitator Guide
Free
Infection Preventionists
Laboratory Collection and Interpretation
Print Resources
Slideshow
Urinary Catheter
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) & Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion and Maintenance
PDF that reviews key steps and strategies to ensure aseptic insertion and proper maintenance of indwelling urinary catheters.
3 - Intermediate
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
CDC
CECH
CEU
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
CME
CNE
Downloadable
English
Free
Home Health
Hospice and Palliative Care
Infection Preventionists
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Print Resources
Slideshow
Urinary Catheter
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) & Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Appropriate Use and Prompt Removal of Indwelling Urinary Catheters
PDF that reviews when indwelling urinary catheters are appropriate and strategies to improve prompt removal of unnecessary indwelling urinary catheters.
3 - Intermediate
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
CDC
CECH
CEU
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
CME
CNE
Downloadable
English
Facilitator Guide
Free
Home Health
Hospice and Palliative Care
Infection Preventionists
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Print Resources
Slideshow
Urinary Catheter
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) & Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Last Updated: August 18, 2025