Episode 33: Infection Prevention Strategies for Home Care

Posted: January 28, 2025 , in ComForConnections Podcast

Infection prevention is of the utmost importance in all health care settings, but it holds particular significance in home care. The home serves as a sanctuary for vulnerable individuals, where they can receive the care they need while minimizing their exposure to infectious agents. By placing a strong emphasis on infection prevention measures within the home, caregivers can effectively reduce the risk of hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and other healthcare interventions. This improves health outcomes and enhances the overall quality of life for those under their care.

Tune into our ComForConnections recast episode, Best Practice Considerations for Infection Prevention in the Home Setting, where Susan LaGrange from Pathway Health, and Tiffany Robinson from ComForCare, will dive into the education, training, and robust protocols that professional caregivers should consider to support a healthy environment. Get ready to fully understand the importance of building healthier communities and preventing infections in the home setting. Tune in now!

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Tune in for insights and resources from Susan LaGrange from Pathway Health and Tiffany Robinson from ComForCare Franchise Systems.

About Susan LaGrange, RN, BSN, NHA, CDONA™, FACDONA, CIMT, IP-BC™:
Sue LaGrange is a consultant and recently retired Chief Nursing Officer for Pathway Health, where she was responsible for the management, development, implementation and strategic direction of all clinical aspects of the company. Sue has 30 years of long-term care management experience, which includes Director of Nursing Services and a consultant. She is a past president of the Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council. Sue has clinical experience in assisting facilities in resident care management, regulatory compliance, infection control and overall management of nursing operations. Sue is a nationally recognized infection control professional and is Board Certified in Infection Control. Sue brings a unique perspective to our leadership team as a licensed nursing home administrator, extensive nursing experience, and many years as a national speaker at long-term care conferences.

About Tiffany Robinson, BSW:
Tiffany Robinson is the Training Specialist for ComForCare Franchise Systems, LLC. She has been with the company for nearly 20 years, and in her role, she supports the onboarding of new offices and facilitates their training programs. Tiffany has a BA in Social Work from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI and a certificate in instructional design from the University of Maryland.

Episode Notes:

The importance of infection prevention throughout the care continuum
Key strategies to reduce the spread of infections
Best practice considerations that can assist staff in implementing infection prevention strategies

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