McKnight's November 1, 2023
The arrival of autumn may bring with it cool weather and the expectation of the holidays, but also the resurgence of the flu and COVID-19. For those of us working in the skilled nursing facility setting, it’s a time to check in with facilities regarding protocols and best practices.
How should SNFs ride the waves of new cases of COVID?
We spoke with our partner facilities across California on how they’re are working to reduce infection for COVID. The most common responses were through isolation of individuals experiencing COVID and flu symptoms, use of PPE by staff, residents and visitors, as well as restriction of communal dining and activities.
While effective, these strategies do come at a cost, especially with...
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