💡“We couldn’t have done this without IPCWell.”.We hear this often—and it’s what keeps us going. I recently reflected on the progress we’ve made and the partnerships that fuel our mission. ❤️ Join us as we grow our impact:

This week, we’ve been diving into the real-life work of infection prevention in long-term care:. Are you getting the help that you deserve?. 📩 Sign up today and let’s do this together:

💥 Recurrent UTIs in your long-term care facility?. 📣 “In patients with GSM and recurrent urinary tract infections, clinicians should recommend local low-dose vaginal estrogen to reduce the risk for future urinary tract infections.”.

You can help!!! All donations will be doubled (up to $50,000) through July 31st. 💙 Please consider joining us in supporting the Fistula Foundation. Every dollar helps change a life. 👉 Donate here:

Recently, I saw a small change that made a big difference. A door hanger with PPE supplies inside the resident room—simple, discreet, and effective. 💡 Remember: For most high-contact care, staff are already wearing gloves—EBP just adds a gown. Let’s keep it simple.

🚨 Still tracking infections on paper?.📊 Or maybe your EHR is collecting all the data… but no one’s actually using it?. That’s why I love the CDC's NHSN MDRO/CDI Module!. 👉 Learn more:

💡 Need support implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions in your facility?. 📥 Download our NEW fillable free EBP Checklist to strengthen your practices: #InfectionPrevention #EnhancedBarrierPrecautions #NursingHomeCare #MDROPrevention #IPCWell

🚨 HISTORY MADE: For the first time ever, the American Urological Association has published guidelines for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Check out the guidelines here: #GSM #WomensHealth #MenopauseCare #AUA #Urology #HormoneHealth

🎥 Updates from Dr. Buffy | IPCWell News & What’s Ahead. Stay connected, stay inspired—because together, we’re making a difference. Check out the updates here: #IPCWell #DrBuffy #InfectionPrevention #LongTermCare #PublicHealth #HealthcareLeadership

Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) are critical in protecting residents and staff from multidrug-resistant organisms in long-term care settings. Need Help? Explore our EBP Training Course, which offers CEUs for LTC Administrators.

Hand Hygiene & Glove Use: Are We Guessing or Knowing?.Hand hygiene is the #1 way to prevent infections….But are we just hoping staff are doing it?.Need help? Download our free hand hygiene audit tool here:

🛑 UTIs are the #1 reported infection in long-term care. Please remember, asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in aging adults, especially women. It doesn’t need antibiotics, and treating it only increases resistance, risk of C. diff, and medication side effects.

At IPCWell, we’ve stood with long-term care facilities through the toughest moments—pandemic surges, regulatory shifts, and funding losses. And we’re still here. 💻 Explore your options here: ❤️ Can’t afford a package? Let us know—we’ll do what we can.

NHSN: Your LTC's Infection Prevention Infection Reporting Tool. 📊 Imagine trying to run a marathon… blindfolded. That’s what it’s like trying to reduce infections without the appropriate data. Enroll today:

Is your long-term care team prepared to prevent infections—and ace your next state survey? 🧼📋. ✅ CE-eligible.✅ Real-world application.✅ Designed for CNAs, nurses & administrators. 👉 Learn more and enroll today:

Why NHSN Matters in Long-Term Care. ✅ Track and trend UTIs, C. diff, MDROs, and more.✅ Monitor hand hygiene and PPE compliance.✅ Stay compliant with new CMS requirements for COVID, flu, and RSV reporting.✅ Use data for real-time interventions that protect residents and staff

I’ve walked through hundreds of nursing homes that believe they’re doing everything right with IPC, but aren’t tracking their process or outcomes in a meaningful way. 👉 That’s where NHSN comes in. Is your facility utilizing this tool to its full functionality?

Who’s talked you out of your dreams?. Yourself?.Close friends and family?.Complete strangers?.We need more brave people. Because when you get sick, aren’t you grateful someone said yes to medicine?. Yes to you?.Yes to your loved ones?. #OneLife #NeverTooLate #WomenInMedicine

Staff understanding is key to successfully implementing EBP. Try the teach-back method:.Ask CNAs to explain when & why to use PPE. ✅ Reveals learning gaps.✅ Reinforces correct use.✅ Builds confident teams. Looking for in-depth support?.👉

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