Strategies for Protecting Patients and Staff From COVID-19

Post-acute and long-term care patients are at increased risk for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality due to frailty, significant functional limitations, and the presence of more chronic and complex conditions than most community-dwelling older adults. Additionally, the congregate nature of PALTC settings and the need for close interpersonal contact during care interactions also increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. As a result of the frailty of this patient population, the supportive activities required, and the community environment, LTC settings have the highest risk of COVID-19 infection, so special processes are needed to safeguard our patients and staff as much as possible.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Caring Collaborative Source Type: news