Resources
Opioid Overdose Prevention & Naloxone Training
This session will provide an overview of the opioid crisis in North Carolina and how communities are responding. This session will also review administration of the overdose reversal agent, naloxone, and where individuals can access naloxone.
Go to The Hospital Or Stay Here: The Use of Evidence – Based Decision Guides to Reduce Readmissions
Join our conversation as we learn how hospital decision guide tools can help providers think differently on how to prepare patients, families and staff for change in condition discussions and reduce avoidable readmissions.
NCRN Regional Community Coalition (RCC) Meeting
The National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) continues to thank you for your support and collaboration as we work together to mitigate and overcome COVID-19 related challenges that have disproportionately affected the communities we serve. The NCRN will be hosting its next Regional Community Coalition (RCC) Meeting June 15th, 2021 and ask partners to save the […]
Developing a Sustainable Water Management Plan in Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes with large complex water systems, if not properly maintained can promote the growth of Legionella (the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease). Residents, specifically those who have certain weakened immune systems or chronic disease are at high risk for Legionnaires’ disease. The significance of having a water management plan, performing ongoing surveillance, monitoring, and […]
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for High Risk COVID Patients
Since their initial emergency authorization in November, monoclonal antibodies have been an important weapon in the fight against COVID-19. These products have proven to be effective at preventing hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 in some of the highest risk patients. This presentation will provide an overview of these products, the data behind their emergency […]
National Webinar and “CommUNITY Exchange”
The purpose of this event is to: 1. Share updates with our partners and other community-based organizations on the progress that the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network has made since being funded in June 2020. 2. Showcase partners like you and the exemplary pandemic relief efforts your organization has led. 3. Engage with community members across […]
Antibiograms and Infection Prevention Efforts to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance Post COVID-19
Antimicrobial resistance may have increased during COVID-19 pandemic due to the medications being used to treat the virus including steroids and other immune-suppressive medications, longer hospital length of stay, ICU length of stay, and duration of mechanical ventilator. During East Alabama Medical Center’s (EAMC) annual review of their antibiogram, the antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention […]
Powerful Partnerships – Area Offices on Aging & Community Coalitions
In recognition of Older Americans Month, please join our conversation with community coalition colleagues to learn how to create Communities of Strength by partnering with your Area Office on Aging (AAA).
A Deeper Dive into Diabetic Agent and Anticoagulation Medication Adverse Drug Events
This LAN will take you through the most common ADEs and their risk factors for anticoagulant and diabetes medications. Case studies will be discussed to help hone your skills for identifying ADEs.