This CMS-approved course developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides infection prevention and control (IPC) training for individuals responsible for IPC programs in skilled nursing facilities so they can effectively implement their programs and ensure adherence to recommended practices by front-line staff. The course includes information about the core activities of an effective IPC program, with a detailed explanation of recommended IPC practices to prevent pathogen transmission and reduce healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance in nursing facilities. Additionally, this course provides helpful implementation resources (e.g., training tools, checklists, signs, and policy and procedure templates). For more information, click here.