This handout is a Microsoft Word fillable form that provides a quick reference of items needed to ensure infection control is included in new staff orientation in long-term care facilities.

Numerous hours are dedicated to onboarding new staff members and training the existing team. However, there's a challenge when it comes to seeing those trainings translate effectively into practical application.

This checklist provides a quick validation of items needed to ensure infection control is included in new staff orientation in long-term care facilities.

Effective infection prevention and control practices in long-term care begin with training those who care for and interact with our residents.

PRN trainings are ones that meet the regulatory definition of “determined by staff need.” This may be in response to an outbreak, a trend in infections identified by the facility’s infection surveillance program or if a resident is admitted with or has an infection that is highly contagious and/o

This tool is intended to improve communication between nursing staff and providers.