COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care: An international perspective for policy considerations.

ABSTRACT: This paper identifies key factors rooted in the systemic failings of the long-term care sector amongst four high income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to offer practice and policy solutions to prevent future tragedies. Based on data from Australia, Canada, Spain and the United States, the findings support evidence-based recommendations at macro, meso and micro levels of practice and policy intervention. Key macro recommendations include improving funding, transparency, accountability and health system integration; and promoting not-for-profit and government-run long-term care facilities. The meso recommendation involves moving from warehouses to "green houses." The micro recommendations emphasize mandating recommended staffing levels and skill mix; providing infection

SUBMITTER: Grinspun D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10063321 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature