ICARE - Enhanced Barrier Precautions

This course provides an overview of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBPs). This includes why EBPs are required in nursing homes and how to successfully implement EBPs to protect residents.

This course takes approximately 25 minutes to complete.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for nursing home care providers, leadership, and staff.

Learning Objectives

When you complete this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe EBPs and how they differ from other precautions commonly used in nursing homes.
  • Discuss why EBPs are needed to provide quality care for nursing home residents.
  • Explain when and how to apply EBPs in resident care.
  • Describe core actions for successfully implementing EBPs in your nursing home community.

Funding

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U1QHP28735. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

For additional information and resources

The ICARE program aims to educate, engage, and empower people to promote and practice infection prevention and control, respecting the rights and roles of residents and their advocates for the delivery of quality care. 

Vist the ICARE website for additional resources.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 HSC Participation
Course opens: 
10/11/2024
Course expires: 
10/11/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Primary Author

Diane Cervantes, MS, MPH, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC
ICARE Program Developer and Director
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

Certificate Statements

Certificate of Completion

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for .5 hours of participation.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 HSC Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Accessibility Statement

If you require special assistance to participate in this activity, please call (817) 735-2539 or email: register@unthsc.edu. An Equal Opportunity University.