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Infection control programs in long-term-care facilities: structure and process.

B A Goldrick1

  • 1Georgetown University School of Nursing, Washington, DC 20057-1107, USA.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
|December 2, 1999
PubMed
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Long-term-care facilities (LTCFs) are increasingly managing complex patients, raising infection risks. This article evaluates infection control programs in skilled nursing LTCFs to address these challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Infection Control
  • Geriatric Care

Background:

  • Long-term-care facilities (LTCFs) are evolving into subacute settings due to rapid patient transfers from acute-care.
  • Residents in LTCFs face heightened infection risks, leading to increased morbidity and mortality.
  • Effective infection control is crucial in skilled nursing LTCFs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current structure and processes of infection control programs in skilled nursing LTCFs.
  • To identify potential gaps and areas for improvement in existing infection control strategies.
  • To provide insights into optimizing infection prevention in subacute care settings within LTCFs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current infection control program structures.

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  • Analysis of infection control processes in skilled nursing LTCFs.
  • Assessment of infection control practices in the context of subacute patient care.

    • Main Results:

    • Increased nursing care intensity in LTCFs mirrors subacute care needs.
    • Specific challenges in implementing comprehensive infection control programs were identified.
    • The study highlights the need for robust evaluation of infection control measures.

    Conclusions:

    • Infection control programs in skilled nursing LTCFs require careful evaluation due to increased patient acuity.
    • Adapting infection control strategies to the subacute nature of care is essential.
    • Strengthening infection control is vital to mitigate risks and improve resident outcomes in LTCFs.