(Apr 2020) Listen as Nod Specialists’ Infection Prevention Direction Megan Crosser joins The Nursing Home Podcast to discuss how proper infection prevention controls are essential in mitigating the risk of COVID-19 in nursing homes.
A good infection control program is actually realized on the nursing floor in real-time and not just in a dusty 3-ring binder.
Common Steps to Mitigate the risk of COVID-19
- Sick staff should stay at home, regardless of their specific symptoms.
- Use proper protective equipment including full face shields.
- If possible, assign one staff member to care for a positive coronavirus patients to minimize the traffic in the room.
- Practice your infection control policy and make sure your staff is comfortable with the policy.