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Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in Long-Term Care (LTC): Current Strategies and Challenges. Deborah Perfetto, Pharm.D. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. Agenda. 1:30p Welcome & Introductions
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Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in Long-Term Care (LTC): Current Strategies and Challenges Deborah Perfetto, Pharm.D. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Agenda • 1:30p Welcome & Introductions Debbie Perfetto, AHRQ • 1:35p TOPIC I: Nursing Homes as Data Collection Sites Lead Discussant: Philip Sloane (Abt, SAUL project) • 1:55p TOPIC II: Communication Challenges involving LTC Facilities Lead Discussants: Jon Mark Hirshon & Jeremiah Schuur (Denver Health & Abt, NH Antibiogram Projects) • 2:15p TOPIC III: Nursing Home Staffing Lead Discussant: Lance Peterson (NorthShore University Health System, DERAIL MRSA) • 2:35p TOPIC IV: Changing Knowledge & Behavior Lead Discussant: Steve Garfinkel (AIR, SAUL project) • 2:55p Questions and Summary