DOH, in partnership with OVS, is reminding health care providers and facilities about the OVS reimbursement program for victims of crime for their out-of-pocket, crime-related expenses.

The guidelines include recommendations addressing 42 topics and can serve as a resource for nursing homes in the development, implementation, and improvement of their infection prevention and control programs.

Providers urged to review resources from CDC, Global Handwashing Partnership, and APIC.

Access these resources to help your residents and patients evaluate their options on how best to access Medicare.

The 23-module training is free and helps satisfy requirements from CMS that nursing homes designate an individual to serve as Infection Preventionist who meets specific education and experience requirements and has completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Join the CDC’s next COCA Call on Thurs., Sept. 18, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. ET, focused on the rise of antifungal resistance in Candida auris and Candida parapsilosis.

The toolkit helps nursing home infection preventionists and leadership prepare for and respond to nursing home residents or HCP who develop signs or symptoms of a respiratory viral infection.