Stopped: The study was stopped due to COVID-19 in March 2022. It will not resume because the intervention, enhanced barrier precautions, has been recommended by the CDC and Prevention for nursing homes and is currently being implemented.
This project will assess the feasibility of a cluster-randomized trial with crossover of our intervention, targeted gown and glove use, among high-risk residents of community nursing homes to prevent Staphylococcus aureus and carbapenem gram negative bacteria acquisition and infection.
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Staphylococcus aureus acquisition as determined by surveillance cultures in short stay residents
Timeframe: 1 year
Carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria acquisition as determined by surveillance cultures in short stay residents
Timeframe: 1 year
Percentage of high risk patients correctly identified and placed on contact precautions
Timeframe: 1 year
Percentage of healthcare workers using personal protective equipment during high risk care
Timeframe: 1 year