Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP): An Overview

One of the most effective interventions to prevent multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes are Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). In today's episode, we discuss an overview of EBP — including a history of MDROs; who's at risk for infection; the rationale for EBP; and guidelines for implementing EBP. We're joined by Cindy Wandling, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Cindy directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 3235. You can also contact her via email at [email protected]. Related links: Watch a video recording of the episodeView the presentation slides hereEnhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) Safety AuditEnhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) Resident Evaluation Tool Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia  This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-100622-CC-A