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Impact of COVID‐19 on influenza and infection control practices in nursing homes.

Authors :
Meehan, Amy
Uth, Rebecca
Gadbois, Emily A.
Baier, Rosa R.
Gravenstein, Stefan
Zullo, Andrew R.
Kabler, Heidi
Loiacono, Matthew M.
Bardenheier, Barbara H.
Source :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society; Feb2023, Vol. 71 Issue 2, p661-665, 5p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article discusses a study on the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on influenza and infection control practices in U.S. nursing homes. Topics covered include the pandemic's enhancement of infection control practices which may be continued, and of the value of masking, and the improvement of healthcare workers' vaccination via a vaccine champion. Also noted are general infection control knowledge and practices.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028614
Volume :
71
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161967366
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18061