Tag: Nursing Homes / Elder Care
Social Distancing Minimizes COVID-19 Spread in Assisted Living
Early introduction of social distancing minimizes spread in senior independent and assisted living facility
COVID-19 Outbreak Described in Long-Term Care Facility
167 cases of COVID-19 identified affecting 101 residents; case fatality rate 33.7 percent
WHO Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 at LTCFs
Long-term care facilities should ensure there is an infection prevention and control focal point
EHR Use Up in Residential Care Communities 2012 to 2016
Increase seen in computerized support for health information exchange with physicians or pharmacists
Readmissions Up for Preexisting HAIs With Home Discharge
Risk for readmission for preexisting health care-associated infection lower with discharge to SNF
Acute Respiratory Viral Illness Surveillance Possible in Long-Term Care
Data revealed many health care personnel who reported an illness said they worked when sick
Intensive BP Therapy Not Beneficial in Nursing Home Residents
Findings seen among long-term nursing home residents with, without cognitive impairment
New Staffing Data Source Can Improve Nursing Home Monitoring
Data source may help link nursing home staffing, resident outcomes
Nursing Home Costs Outpace Inflation, Other Medical Care
Out-of-pocket costs vary even after adjusting for facility characteristics, geographical differences
Suicide Risk Seen Among Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care
Mental health and well-being of older adults should be addressed in these settings, authors say
