Article: Implementation of an algorithm of cohort classification to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Abstract: ABSTRACT Older adults living in nursing homes are the most vulnerable group of the COVID-19 pandemic There are many difficulties in isolating residents and limiting the spread in this setting We have developed a simple algorithm with a traffic light ... ...
Abstract | ABSTRACT Older adults living in nursing homes are the most vulnerable group of the COVID-19 pandemic There are many difficulties in isolating residents and limiting the spread in this setting We have developed a simple algorithm with a traffic light shape for resident classification and sectorization within nursing homes, based on basic diagnostic tests, surveillance of symptoms onset and close contact monitoring We have implemented the algorithm in several centers with good data on adherence Suggestions for implementation and evaluation are discussed |
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Keywords | covid19 |
Publisher | WHO |
Document type | Article |
Note | WHO #Covidence: #885328 |
Database | COVID19 |
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