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 unhealthy
• how hidden microbes can impact the health and well-being of our loved ones
• How to better protect those we care for at home
• How to resolve cleanliness issues and where to get help
• The top three things to do to ensure your loved ones are better protected against infections
• And more!

Show Episode Links:

• Patient Rights and Protections as Nursing Home Residents
• Basic infection control and protection information
• CDC information on disease control and prevention in nursing homes
• Family Communication and Resident's Rights
• Long-Term Care National Ombudsman: Also see Episode #39 about how to get help from an Ombudsman
• TEDx: 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 infection
• Patient Rights

Additional CareManity Links

• CareManity on Instagram
• CareManity on FaceBook
• Nancy May: LinkedIn
• How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies: Step-by-Step Before, During, After

Guest: Dr. Diana Cervantes, Assistant Professor and Director, MPH Epidemiology Program, The University of North Texas, Health Science Center, School of Public Heath. Previously, she served as a bioterrorism response microbiologist and epidemiologist for Tarrant County Public Health and as chief epidemiologist for the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Host:  Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.