Infections in Nursing Homes: Epidemiology and Prevention Programs

Overview

Journal Clin Geriatr Med

Specialty Geriatrics

Date 2016 Jul 10

PMID 27394025

Citations 34

Authors

Ana Montoya

Marco Cassone

Lona Mody

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Abstract

This review summarizes current literature pertaining to infection prevention in nursing home population including post-acute care patients and long-term care residents. Approximately 2 million infections occur each year and more than one-third of older adults harbor multidrug-resistant organisms in this setting. Surveillance, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, resident and employee health programs, education, and antibiotic stewardship are essential elements of infection prevention and control programs in nursing homes. This article discusses emerging evidence suggesting the usefulness of interactive multimodal bundles in reducing infections and antimicrobial resistance, thereby enhancing safety and quality of care for older adults in nursing homes.

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