During the COVID-19 pandemic, , infection control in skilled nursing facilities has come under scrutiny, according to an article on the Skilled Nursing News website.
There are several factors skilled nursing facilities need to keep in mind for infection control in the age of COVID-19. An infection control-focused survey will likely examine:
- The overall effectiveness of the infection prevention and control program policies and procedures
- Standard and transmission-based precautions
- The quality of resident care practices
- The surveillance plan
- Visitor entry and facility screening
- Staff education monitoring and screening
- Procedures to address staffing issues
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