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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. Related links: • View the presentation slides here: https://8095482.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8095482/QIN%20Resources/Enhanced%20Barrier%20Precautions%20DCO%20100522.pdf • Download Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) Safety Audit: https://beacon.by/library/view/65a5f2de2c60dee6#enhanced-barrier-precautions-ebp-safety-audit • Download Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) Resident Evaluation Tool: https://beacon.by/library/view/65a5f2de2c60dee6#enhanced-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 u0026 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-B