DR. MATT NARRETT Chief Medical Officer Erickson Senior Living


What is new and exciting in infection prevention and control for your company? The most substantive change at Erickson Senior Living is the es- tablishment of an Infection Pre- vention Department that serves all business lines throughout our national network of communities, including independent living. In this post-pandemic era, we have taken lessons learned and blended them into our pre-existing culture, such as the opportunity to refocus on antibiotic stewardship and our


approach to the many vaccines now available to seniors.


What are the keys to running an effective IPC program? This is such an important question as protecting residents, employ- ees and partners is our highest priority. It begins with assembling a team of health care and operations


leaders who establish the guiding principles, goals and scope of services of the program in close collaboration with health care teams and medical providers at the community level. This part- nership should be followed by a thorough review process with all stakeholders. This fosters regular communication even before the program implementation begins. Once operations are underway, continued conversation and


feedback from leaders and line staff becomes even more important as further adjustments are the rule, rather than the exception. Our Erickson Health Medical Group, Community Ancillary Health- care Teams, and community Employee Health and Well-Being Centers work in close partnership to achieve infection prevention for both residents and employees.


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