Real-time virtual infection prevention and control assessments in skilled nursing homes, New York, March 2020-A pilot project.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe a pilot project infection prevention and control (IPC) assessment conducted in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in New York State (NYS) during a pivotal 2-week period when the region became the nation's epicenter for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Design

A telephone and video assessment of IPC measures in SNFs at high risk or experiencing COVID-19 activity.

Participants

SNFs in 14 New York counties, including New York City.

Intervention

A 3-component remote IPC assessment: (1) screening tool; (2) telephone IPC checklist; and (3) COVID-19 video IPC assessment (ie, "COVIDeo").

Results

In total, 92 SNFs completed the IPC screening tool and checklist: 52 (57%) were conducted as part COVID-19 investigations, and 40 (43%) were proa

SUBMITTER: Ostrowsky BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8082126 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature