Weekly Updates & Resources from CHUG

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COVID-19 DEATHS IN NURSING HOMES DECLINE, BUT PPE AND STAFF SHORTAGES PROVE TROUBLESOME
According to AARP, while it is good news that nursing home deaths are on the decrease, it is concerning that PPE and staff shortages still plague the industry.

In fact, “while shortages of staff and PPE decreased slightly from the previous monthly period, around 1 in 9 nursing homes still reported not having a week’s supply of PPE. More than 1 in 4 nursing homes reported a shortage of nurses or aides.”

While the outlook is hopeful, many facilities are still feeling the strain and understand the importance of infection control practices to better handle any future outbreaks that would arise.