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Lessons from Long-Term Care Facilities without COVID-19 Outbreaks #MMPMID35848555
Lavoie-Tremblay M; Cyr G; Aube T; Lavigne G
Healthc Policy 2022[Jun]; 17 (SP): 40-52 PMID35848555show ga
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 crisis in long-term care (LTC) homes was devastating for residents and front-line workers. Recent reports have detailed what went wrong in LTC facilities, including equipment shortages, lack of preparedness, underestimation of COVID-19's virulence and bans on caregiver visits. Less is known about what went well in some facilities. PURPOSE: To describe nurses' and other staff members' experiences and lessons learned in two LTC facilities in Quebec that reported no COVID-19 outbreaks during the first wave of the pandemic. METHODS: Methods: A case study design guided by appreciative inquiry was conducted, in which a case was defined as a LTC facility without COVID-19 outbreaks; two cases were included. Twenty-three healthcare team members from the two sites were recruited and interviewed between October and November, 2020. RESULTS: Several common themes were identified: being informed and respecting outbreak protocols; the presence of key outbreak protocols, which allowed for stable teams; a clear action plan; and access to materials and resources. Key management themes included team support and reward, ongoing communication and providing compassionate care to residents. CONCLUSION: This study highlights several lessons learned that have the potential to strengthen the LTC health system.