Nearly half of all SARS-CoV-2–related deaths in the United States occurred in long-term care facilities during the early pandemic. In Connecticut, statewide mitigation of this impact involved a collaboration between the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Yale School of Public Health, alongside...
Infections will always be a concern in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC), but AMDA’s Infection Advisory Subcommittee will provide support, guidance, and resources.
One hallmark of AMDA is that the organization is proactive and follows through on key issues. Case in point: the Infection Advisory Subcommittee, which was highly engaged during the pandemic but continues to work tirelessly to support members and post-acute and long-term care residents nationwide.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for all nursing home (NH) residents known to be colonized with targeted multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), wounds, or medical devices. Differences in health care personnel (HCP) and resident ...
To pilot test and refine an infection control peer coaching program, Infection Control Amplification in Nursing Centers (ICAN), in partnership with providers.
To review existing literature evaluating barriers and facilitators to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by health care workers in long-term care (LTC).