Measures to prevent and control COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities-A scoping review

Measures to prevent and control COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities-A scoping review
JAMA Health Forum; Benjamin E. Canter, OTD; Agne Ulyte, MD; Brian E. McGarry, PhD; Michael L. Barnett, MD, MS; 1/25
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) experienced high mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading them to adopt preventive measures to counteract viral spread. This scoping review identified 16 preventive measures, both nonpharmacologic (eg, staffing, visitor restrictions) and pharmacologic (eg, vaccines, antivirals) interventions. Nonpharmacologic measures were widely implemented but lacked evidence for effectiveness, whereas vaccinations and antivirals showed substantial benefits but were underutilized; up-to-date vaccination status was suboptimal in residents and staff and only a minority of infected residents received antiviral treatment.