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Implementation of an Algorithm of Cohort Classification to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes.
González de Villaumbrosia, Cristina; Martínez Peromingo, Javier; Ortiz Imedio, Juan; Álvarez de Espejo Montiel, Teresa; García-Puente Suárez, Laura; Navas Clemente, Iván; Morales Cubo, Sandra; Cotano Abad, Laura Elena; Suárez Sánchez, Yanira; Torras Cortada, Sonia; Oñoro Algar, Carlos; Palicio Martínez, Carolina; Plaza Nohales, Carmen; Barba Martín, Raquel.
  • González de Villaumbrosia C; Geriatrics Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain; Escuela internacional de Doctorado, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: cristina.gonzalez@hospitalreyjuancarlos.es.
  • Martínez Peromingo J; Geriatrics Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Ortiz Imedio J; Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Álvarez de Espejo Montiel T; Escuela internacional de Doctorado, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain; Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • García-Puente Suárez L; Nephrology Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Navas Clemente I; Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Morales Cubo S; Continuity Care Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Cotano Abad LE; Continuity Care Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Suárez Sánchez Y; Geriatrics Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Torras Cortada S; Geriatrics Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Oñoro Algar C; Geriatrics Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain; Escuela internacional de Doctorado, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Palicio Martínez C; Geriatrics Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Plaza Nohales C; Continuity Care Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
  • Barba Martín R; Escuela internacional de Doctorado, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain; Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
J Am Med Dir Assoc ; 21(12): 1811-1814, 2020 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-885328
ABSTRACT
Older adults living in nursing homes are the most vulnerable group of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many difficulties in isolating residents and limiting the spread in this setting. We have developed a simple algorithm with a traffic light format for resident classification and sectorization within nursing homes, based on basic diagnostic tests, surveillance of symptoms onset, and close contact monitoring. We have implemented the algorithm in several centers with good data on adherence. Suggestions for implementation and evaluation are discussed.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Algorithms / COVID-19 / Nursing Homes Type of study: Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Am Med Dir Assoc Journal subject: History of Medicine / Medicine Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Algorithms / COVID-19 / Nursing Homes Type of study: Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Am Med Dir Assoc Journal subject: History of Medicine / Medicine Year: 2020 Document Type: Article