CMS in its guidance acknowledged that some nursing homes have been hesitant to use the CDC barrier precaution guidance because it could ... “EBP are intended to reduce the risk of MDRO ...

The CDC's updated nPEP guidelines incorporate new antiretroviral therapies and emphasize administration within 72 hours of exposure. ... ensuring evidence-based practices.

So, too, does anyone working with a patient on the EBP protocol in their room and delivering personal care. That requirement, in particular, is raising concerns among many nursing home teams.