Abisola M Oladimeji, Abayomi Joseph Afe, Tolulope Olumuyiwa, Charlene Offiong, Bakbergen Turibekov, Oluwayemisi Aikulola, Courtney Persse, Jahana Deadmon, Kristine Hansen, Christine Barron, Vijisha Vijayan, Wanda Mora, Jacob Farris, Krysta Dean, Thomas Johnson, Juan Gonzalez, Rahmatu Mansaray, Kirstin Short
BACKGROUND: Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) including assisted living facilities (ALFs) are hubs for high transmission and poor prognosis of COVID-19 among the residents who are more susceptible due to old age and comorbidities. AIM: Houston Health Department conducted assessments of ALFs within the City of Houston to determine preparedness and existing preventive measures at the facilities. METHODS: Onsite assessments were conducted at ALFs using a modified CDC Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Tool...
September 2023: Journal of Infection Prevention