J Am Geriatr Soc. A Health System Response to COVID-19 in Long Term Care and Post-Acute Care: A Three-Phase Approach

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J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020 Apr 28. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16513. [Epub ahead of print]
A Health System Response to COVID-19 in Long Term Care and Post-Acute Care: A Three-Phase Approach.


Kim G¹, Wang M¹, Pan H², Neukirch J³, Lei D³, Hawken-Dennis E^2,3, Simpson L³, Ong TD^1,3.

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Abstract

The Seattle, Washington area was ground zero for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Its initial emergence in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) not only highlighted the vulnerability of its patients and residents, but also the limited clinical support that led to national headlines. Furthermore, the coronavirus pandemic heightened the need for improved collaboration among healthcare organizations and local and state public health. The University of Washington Medicine's Post-Acute Care Network developed a three phase approach, Initial, Delayed and Surge Phases, to help slow the spread of the disease, support local area SNFs from becoming overwhelmed when inundated with COVID-19 cases or persons under investigation, and help decrease the burden on area hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical services. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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KEYWORDS:

COVID-19; coronavirus; long term care; nursing home; post-acute care


PMID:32343363DOI:10.1111/jgs.16513