| Literature DB >> 32940123 |
Carl D Shrader1, Shauna Assadzandi1, Courtney S Pilkerton1, Amie M Ashcraft1.
Abstract
This article describes an outbreak of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility (LTCF) in West Virginia that was the epicenter of the state's pandemic. Beginning with the index case, we describe the sequential order of procedures undertaken by the facility including testing, infection control, treatment, and communication with facility residents, staff, and family members. We also describe the lessons learned during the process and provide recommendations for handling an outbreak at other LTCFs.Entities:
Keywords: health; health services; institutional care; nursing home administration; nursing homes
Year: 2020 PMID: 32940123 DOI: 10.1177/0733464820959163
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Appl Gerontol ISSN: 0733-4648