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New Guidelines to Combat Nursing Home Infections Introduced

12/10/2025

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A new guideline, backed by five national professional societies, aims to reduce nursing-home infections.
It requires at least one full-time staff member dedicated to infection prevention.
Dr. Lona Mody, lead author, highlights risks from multidrug-resistant organisms and the need to protect residents, especially those transitioning from hospitals.
The recommendations replace the 2008 guidelines and reflect increased care complexity.
Mody asserts that preventing infections benefits patients and healthcare costs.

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Story summary

A new guideline, backed by five national professional societies, aims to reduce nursing-home infections.
It requires at least one full-time staff member dedicated to infection prevention.
Dr. Lona Mody, lead author, highlights risks from multidrug-resistant organisms and the need to protect residents, especially those transitioning from hospitals.
The recommendations replace the 2008 guidelines and reflect increased care complexity.
Mody asserts that preventing infections benefits patients and healthcare costs.