Lowcountry Department of Health and Environmental Control, Columbia, SC; College of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Lowcountry Department of Health and Environmental Control, Columbia, SC.
Am J Infect Control. 2023 Feb;51(2):234-237. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.06.023. Epub 2022 Jul 15.
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.
自出现以来，COVID-19 对老年人和有基础健康状况的人群构成了严重威胁，长期护理机构的人群尤其容易受到影响。本研究旨在探讨与本地区其他长期护理机构相比 COVID-19 传播率较低的长期护理机构所实施的举措。在所采访的机构中，大多数机构为居民定期进行 PCR 和快速抗原鼻拭子检测，同时还将有更高风险的居民分开居住。本研究结果可为其他机构提供参考。
