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  • Gerontology
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Elderly individuals are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 fatalities, particularly those with underlying conditions.
  • Long-term care facilities remain highly vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks.
  • Effective infection control strategies are crucial for protecting residents in elderly care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of infection control and COVID-19 training in Japanese elderly care facilities.
  • To identify key factors influencing COVID-19 outbreak occurrences in these facilities.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to 98 long-term elderly care facilities in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan (January 18-29, 2022).
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the impact of training (partial vs. all staff), facility type, nurse staffing, and resident numbers on outbreak experience.
  • Outbreak experience was categorized into COVID-19 outbreaks and pre-COVID-19 outbreaks.

Main Results:

  • Multivariate analysis identified routine training for all staff members as the sole effective countermeasure against COVID-19 outbreaks.
  • Other factors such as partial training, number of nurses, and number of residents did not show significant protective effects.
  • The study differentiated between COVID-19 specific outbreaks and general prior outbreak experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive, facility-wide infection control training is paramount for preventing COVID-19 outbreaks in elderly care settings.
  • Targeted training programs for all staff are essential for mitigating risks in vulnerable populations.
  • Further research may explore specific training components that contribute to outbreak prevention.