Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Safety of Older Adults | PSNet

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Safety of Older Adults | PSNet

New Primer Outlines Challenges of Protecting Nursing Home Residents from COVID-19

People living in nursing homes or residential care facilities use common dining and activity spaces and may share rooms, which increases the risk for transmission of COVID-19 infection, according to a new primer from AHRQ’s Patient Safety Network (PSNet). The primer identifies federal guidelines and resources for healthcare provider teams related to COVID-19 prevention and mitigation in long-term care. Access the PSNet primer.