Vaccination, Treatment Plans and the Use of Therapeutics Improve Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents Diagnosed with COVID-19
Vaccination, Treatment Plans and the Use of Therapeutics Improve Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents Diagnosed with COVID-19
Nursing home residents are nearly all at risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalization and death. Vaccination offers the best protection against severe outcomes and can prevent the spread of infection. However, developing treatment plans for each resident in case of infection and administering COVID-19 therapeutics at the onset of symptoms are additional strategies that support better resident outcomes.