Category: Long Term Care (LTC)
Protecting Long-Term Care Residents from Sepsis
![Author: Heather Jones, DNP, NP-C](https://blogs.cdc.gov/safehealthcare/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/09/4394-Heather-Jones-SAM2022-468x510.jpg)
Long-term care (LTC) settings, such as nursing homes/skilled nursing facilities and assisted living, are home to individuals who are unable to live independently and who need a variety of services, including both medical and personal care. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2015, there were 1.5 million residents living in nursing homes/skilled Read More >
Posted on by 5 CommentsCelebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2021
![Dr. Denise Cardo](https://blogs.cdc.gov/safehealthcare/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/09/DCardo.jpg)
Long-term care staff are healthcare heroes In recognition of National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2021, the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion would like to thank the long-term care staff of facilities across the country for the their great work and dedication to caring for and protecting residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have heard many Read More >
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