Managing COVID-19 transmission in long-term care: A qualitative study of high performing facilities

Ever since its emergence, COVID-19 has posed a serious threat to members of the population who are older and have underlying health conditions, with those residing in Long-Term Care Facilities being particularly susceptible. The purpose of this study was to explore initiatives implemented by Long-Te...

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Autores principales: Thomas, Matthew, Frazier, Emma, Garr, David
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. 2023
Materias:
Brief Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9284584/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35839959
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2022.06.023
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Sumario:Ever since its emergence, COVID-19 has posed a serious threat to members of the population who are older and have underlying health conditions, with those residing in Long-Term Care Facilities being particularly susceptible. The purpose of this study was to explore initiatives implemented by Long-Term Care Facilities which had lower COVID-19 transmission compared to their regional counterparts. Of the facilities interviewed, the majority implemented a routine testing schedule for residents utilizing both PCR and Rapid Antigen nasal tests, while also separately housing residents who may be at an increased risk. The results of this study could serve as a guidance for other facilities.

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