Infection Control, Things You Don't Know.

What happens when an infectious disease spreads through a care facility or nursing home?  Just because the Pandemic has been declared over doesn’t mean our loved ones are safe in a facility, hospital, or even at home. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Diane Cervantes, Assistant Professor and Director of the MPH Epidemiology program at the University of North Texas School of Medicine. Dr. Cervantes has worked as an infectious disease expert for over 17 years, has been a Bioterrorism Response Microbiologist, and served as Chief Epidemiologist for the Texas Department of State Health Services.  Her expertise centers on preventing infectious diseases and control measures within health care, medical facilities, and even our own homes. The little things we can’t see can wreak havoc on the quality of life of those we love and care for.  This power-packed episode will help you protect your parents and learn to how to better determine:If a care facility would be considered clinically dirty or potentially unhealthyhow hidden microbes can impact the health and well-being of our loved onesHow to better protect those we care for at home How to resolve cleanliness issues and where to get helpThe top three things to do to ensure your loved ones are better protected against infectionsAnd more!<br/>Show Episode Links:Patient Rights and Protections as Nursing Home ResidentsBasic infection control and protection informationCDC information on disease control and prevention in nursing homesFamily Communication and Resident's RightsLong-Term Care National Ombudsman: Also see Episode #39 about how to get help from an OmbudsmanTEDx: Dr. Diana Cervantes, Person-Centered Prevention; The Key to Preventing the Spreading Infectious Disease How to properly wash your hands to prevent the spread of infectionPatient Rights <br/>Additional CareManity LinksCareManity on InstagramCareManity on FaceBookNancy May: LinkedInHow to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies: Step-by-Step Before, During, After<br/>Guest: Dr. Diana Cervantes, Assistant Professor and Director, MPH Epidemiology Program, T