Avian Flu Diary: CDC COVID-19 COCA Call: Infection Prevention & Control In Nursing Homes

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

CDC COVID-19 COCA Call: Infection Prevention & Control In Nursing Homes

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Although COVID-19 can affect anyone, anywhere, it is deadliest among the elderly and those with severe comorbidities - particularly those who live in LTCFs (Long Term Care Facilities) or nursing homes (see March 2000's MMWR: Severe Outcomes Among Patients with COVID-19 - United States and MMWR: COVID-19 in a Long-Term Care Facility - COCA Call Online).

According to the CDC, there are about 8 million Americans living in LTCFs of varying types around the country.

Less than a month ago, in GAO Report: Infection Control Deficiencies In Nursing Homes (Prior to COVID-19), we looked at some of the longstanding challenges the industry has faced in preventing HAIs (Hospital Acquired Infections).

Later today (June 16th) the CDC will hold a COCA Call for Nursing Homes on how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in their facilities.

COCA Calls are generally heavily attended and are of greatest interest to clinicians and healthcare providers. If you have trouble getting through - or are unable to attend the live session - the CDC archives these broadcasts for later viewing.

Details on today's COCA Call follow:

Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes

Overview

During this COCA call, presenters will use case-based scenarios to discuss how to apply infection prevention and control guidance for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that are preparing for and responding to COVID-19.

Presenters
LCDR Kara M. Jacobs Slifka, MD, MPH (USPHS)
Infection Prevention and Control Team
COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nimalie D. Stone, MD
Infection Prevention and Control Team
Infection Prevention and Control Team
COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention