The outbreak of COVID-19 in a Washington state nursing home highlights the ease with which the Coronavirus is transmitted and the significant risks to the elderly, particularly those in nursing facilities. In this special episode of Navigator Nuggets, Dr. Rochester provides an in-depth overview of COVID-19 (symptoms, transmission). She discusses why nursing home residents are at risk and the CDC infection control guidelines for long-term care facilities. As prevention is our best defense, Dr. Rochester shares valuable tips for family caregivers to keep themselves and their loved ones (those living within and outside of facilities) safe.
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