Skilled Nursing News January 31, 2025
Medicines, such as antivirals and vaccines, which had more solid evidence showing they were effective compared to other types of safety measures, were underutilized during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These findings are based on a JAMA study released Friday.
Overall, pharmacologic measures including vaccination and antiviral treatment had a more robust efficacy than nonpharmacologic interventions like visitor restrictions and ventilation modifications, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum.
Vaccinations and antivirals showed “substantial benefits” but were underutilized between 2020 and 2024, the study found. Up-to-date vaccination status was suboptimal in residents and staff, while only a minority of infected residents received antiviral treatment.
Meanwhile, measures that used up scarce resources and staff really drew away from a focus on...
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