This rapid review aims to identify the necessary measures to prevent and control the dissemination of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases that are transmitted via contact in nursing homes.
The review states that there is a need for educating and training staff on control measures and management of cases, and that basic and widely accessible information on this topic should be available. It also expresses the need for identification of external and internal contact points, action plans for outbreak control and the capacity and ability for isolating residents. Finally, it emphasizes the need for the proper handling and availability of stock (masks, gloves, soap, etc).
Medidas de prevención y control de riesgo de diseminación del Covid-19 y otras enfermedades infecciosas de transmisión por contacto (incluido gotas) en las residencias de ancianos. Santiago de Compostela, Unidad de Asesoramiento Científico-Técnico de la Agencia del Conocimiento en Salud (Avalia-t), 2020, 9 p.
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