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Nursing Home Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Claire C Ferguson1, Sean C Figy2, Natalie A Manley1
1Department of Internal Medicine Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, USA.
Objective:
To help older adults living in nursing homes (NHs) while educating medical and physician assistant (MD/PA) students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
Using a multicomponent iterative process, we piloted multiple student led service-learning projects in 2 NHs and 1 hospice agency in the Midwest. Pre-post online student surveys were completed to match student interests with facility needs and to assess learning and obtain feedback regarding their experiences.
Results:
All 12 interested students completed the initial survey; n = 23 ultimately volunteered (word of mouth); n = 11 (48%) completed the follow-up survey. Opportunities were medical record transfer, grounds beautification, resident biographies, window entertainment, and No-One-Dies-Alone program. Students averaged 9.2 volunteer hours; stated the opportunities were enjoyable, clinically applicable, and socially distanced; and reported learning about unique experiences of older adults in NHs.
Discussion:
Despite limitations created by the pandemic, mutually beneficial and safe opportunities remain for education in the NH setting.
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