Long-Term Care Opportunity to Reduce Infections!
Missouri nursing homes are invited to join a national collaborative to improve the safety culture and reduce infections in long-term care facilities! “This collaborative is being led locally through a partnership between the Center for Patient Safety and the Missouri Hospital Association.â€
Interested in participating?
Click on the resources below for information about the project and sign up to participate by completing the AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: CAUTI Online Registration Form.
Why is this project important?
How will my facility and residents benefit from participation in the project?
What will my facility be expected to do as part of the project?
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How do I sign up for the project?
Additional Information:
National News Release
Project Flyer
Facility Team Lead Expectations
Contacts:
Center for Patient Safety – Kathy Wire, [email protected]
Missouri Hospital Association – Jessica Rowden, [email protected]
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