COVID-19 Burden in Long-Term Care Facilities in the Omicron Era: Public Health Action Not Yet Redundant

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Oral Nirmatrelvir for High-Risk, Nonhospitalized Adults with Covid-19

Jennifer Hammond et al.

Summary: In high-risk, unvaccinated adults, treatment of Covid-19 with nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir can significantly reduce the risk of hospitalization and death, with good safety profile.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Presymptomatic, asymptomatic and post-symptomatic transmission of SARS-CoV-2: joint British Infection Association (BIA), Healthcare Infection Society (HIS), Infection Prevention Society (IPS) and Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) guidance

Moira A. Mugglestone et al.

BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2022)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Rapid Review of Infection Correlates and Impacts on Mental Health and Behaviors

Haoyue Yang et al.

Summary: This rapid review examines the factors associated with COVID-19 infections in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and the impact of preventive measures on residents' mental health and behavior. The study found that COVID-19 infections in LTCFs are influenced by facility physical environments, resident characteristics, facility management and testing, and community factors. The pandemic and preventive measures increased residents' depression, anxiety, loneliness, and behavioral problems. The study suggests providing additional resources, enhancing training, and investing in facilities to mitigate infections, while also utilizing digital activities and green spaces to address mental health issues.

HERD-HEALTH ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH & DESIGN JOURNAL (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Characteristics of nursing homes and early preventive measures associated with risk of infection from COVID-19 in Lazio region, Italy: a retrospective case-control study

Stefano Orlando et al.

Summary: This study aims to explore the relationship between the organizational-structural characteristics and preventative measures of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic and the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak. The study found that larger facilities with more than 15 beds and facilities admitting new residents during the pandemic were more likely to experience a COVID-19 outbreak. Other characteristics and measures were not associated with an outbreak.

BMJ OPEN (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Notes from the Field: COVID-19–Associated Mortality Risk Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents and Community-Dwelling Adults Aged ≥65 Years — Illinois, December 2020 and January 2022

Daniel Lee et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2022)

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Article Geriatrics & Gerontology

A Clinical Response Team Providing Support to Long-Term Care Homes with COVID-19 Outbreaks in Eastern Ontario-a Cohort Study

James Downar et al.

Summary: The study suggests that timely deployment of a clinical response team can help reduce mortality rates during a large-scale COVID-19 outbreak in long-term care facilities. Such support and assessment are crucial in managing the impact of the pandemic.

CANADIAN GERIATRICS JOURNAL (2022)

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Review Geriatrics & Gerontology

Implementation and Evaluation of an IPAC SWAT Team Mobilized to Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pragmatic Health System Innovation

Michael J. Lamb et al.

Summary: An Infection Prevention and Control SWAT team was developed and deployed by an acute care hospital in Toronto, Canada to support LTCFs and retirement homes in preparing for and managing COVID-19 outbreaks through education, training, and engagement. The team implemented multi-interventional strategies to mitigate viral transmission and prevent outbreaks, while also providing dedicated training to local IPAC champions to promote local knowledge and autonomy.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Identification of COVID-19 Waves: Considerations for Research and Policy

Andres Ayala et al.

Summary: Identifying COVID-19 waves is crucial for research and decision making. This study presents a quantitative method based on weekly accumulated incidence rates to define waves, showing that longer study periods lead to worse model fit. The research underscores the importance of well-defined definitions for COVID-19 waves and their impact on both research and policy making.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Neurosciences

Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on a Long-Term Care Facility: The Role of Social Contact

Arturo X. Pereiro et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, residents in long-term care facilities experienced a decline in cognitive and functional status, along with increases in depression scores. The frequency of social contact played a crucial role in mitigating these negative effects and should be emphasized in preventive measures to combat social isolation in LTCFs.

BRAIN SCIENCES (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases

High impact of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities, suggestion for monitoring in the EU/EEA, May 2020

Kostas Danis et al.

EUROSURVEILLANCE (2020)

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COVID-19 Burden in Long-Term Care Facilities in the Omicron Era: Public Health Action Not Yet Redundant

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