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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • Nursing home residents faced high COVID-19 morbidity and mortality due to health factors and communal living.
  • Preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread requires early identification, infection control, and cohorting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review available diagnostic tests for COVID-19 in nursing homes.
  • To discuss implications of universal testing, result interpretation, and repeat testing strategies.
  • To propose a structured approach for facility-wide testing and contact tracing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2.
  • Analysis of universal testing implications for residents and staff.
  • Development of a structured testing and contact tracing strategy.

Main Results:

  • Testing strategies vary based on SARS-CoV-2 test availability and surveillance integration.
  • Identifying asymptomatic and presymptomatic infections is key to mitigating spread.
  • Structured testing, contact tracing, and vigilant infection control are essential.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing homes need a multipronged approach including testing, contact tracing, and infection control.
  • Symptom- and risk-based testing strategies, alongside contact tracing, can protect residents and staff.
  • Effective management relies on thoughtful use of testing and robust screening protocols.