When nearly every staff member and resident of the long-term care facility in North Carolina become infected with COVID, Henderson County sent in a “strike team” of medical workers, emergency responders, clergy and others, according to an article on The New York Times website.
The Henderson County Rescue Squad, a volunteer paramedic group, erected decontamination tents outside for staff to remove protective equipment after shifts.
Plus, a public relations professional was sent to communicate with family members.
COVID strike teams use a response model traditionally used in natural disasters. Like the strike team model, the entire staff in a facility must be involved in an effective infection control program is especially important during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an article.on the Cleaning & Maintenance Management website. Each department should identify infection control risks in their area of expertise.
Read the full New York Times article.
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