Reference Guide | July 23, 2020
COVID-19 Infection Control Recommendations For Nursing Homes: An OPEN MINDS Reference Guide
Executive Summary
As of July 12, 2020, nursing homes reported 142,231 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 38,518 deaths to a federal database (see COVID-19 Nursing Home Data). Approximately 25.9% of all U.S. deaths from COVID-19 were in nursing homes.
Nursing home residents are at high risk of being infected by respiratory pathogens like COVID-19. A strong infection prevention and control (IPC) program is critical to protecting residents and health care personnel (HCP).The CDC has released guidance procedures for facilities to help manage the spread of COVID-19. All facilities should implement . . .
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