| dc.contributor.author | McMichael, Temet M. et al. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-03-22T15:28:00Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-03-22T15:28:00Z | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6912e1 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12663/686 | |
| dc.description.abstract | What is already known about this topic?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can cause severe illness and death, particularly among older adults with chronic health conditions.
What is added by this report?
Introduction of COVID-19 into a long-term residential care facility in Washington resulted in cases among 81 residents, 34 staff members, and 14 visitors; 23 persons died. Limitations in effective infection control and prevention and staff members working in multiple facilities contributed to intra- and interfacility spread.
What are the implications for public health practice?
Long-term care facilities should take proactive steps to protect the health of residents and preserve the health care workforce by identifying and excluding potentially infected staff members, restricting visitation except in compassionate care situations, ensuring early recognition of potentially infected patients, and implementing appropriate infection control measures. | |
| dc.title | COVID-19 in a Long-Term Care Facility — King County, Washington, February 27–March 9, 2020 | en_US |
| eihealth.country | United States | en_US |
| eihealth.category | Public Health Interventions | en_US |
| eihealth.type | Other public health institution guidance | en_US |
| eihealth.maincategory | Slow Spread / Reducir la Dispersión | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofjournal | Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) | |
