The toolkit provides resources to encourage leadership and staff engagement, teamwork and safety culture at these facilities. It is based on principles and methods from the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program. It was developed during a three-year project in which long-term care facilities successfully reduced CAUTI rates.
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The toolkit includes three main sections: implementation, sustainability and resources. Each section includes guides, tools, slide sets and videos offering instructions and best practices for infection prevention.
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