Charlie Tan, Christina K Chan, Marianna Ofner, Jaclyn O'Brien, Neethu R Thomas, James Callahan, Brigitte Pascual, Shawn J Palmer, Victoria Serapion, Hannah Fabro, Robert A Kozak, Heather Candon, Adrienne K Chan, Jeff E Powis, Jerome A Leis
OBJECTIVE: To implement and evaluate a point-of-care (POC) molecular testing platform for respiratory viruses in congregate living settings (CLS). DESIGN: Prospective quality improvement study. SETTING: Seven CLS, including three nursing homes and four independent-living facilities. PARTICIPANTS: Residents of CLS. METHODS: A POC platform for COVID-19, influenza A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus was implemented at participating CLS from December 1, 2022 to April 15, 2023...
April 25, 2024: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology