McKnight's May 10, 2021
Most skilled nursing facilities were not initially designed to deal with crises like the coronavirus pandemic, though changes were made on the fly as the outbreak unfolded, and more will no doubt follow in the years to come.
It seems certain, in fact, that this crisis will profoundly impact the design of SNFs and senior living communities for decades. While some experts warn that redesigns might result in overcorrections, the pandemic revealed acute needs in infection prevention, technology and general operations that intended to safeguard residents and staff. Meeting future challenges and being prepared for other crises requires carrying out focused approaches.
Sanitation improvements and infection prevention
Even absent a pandemic, surface sanitation, air quality and infection prevention can be...
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