Norovirus Outbreak Management in a Resident-Directed Care Environment

This article describes the setting, nature of outbreaks, control efforts, and impact of the resident-directed care philosophy on outbreak management at a senior residential community that experienced norovirus outbreaks during the past 2 winters. Suggestions are made for infection control programs i...

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Published in:Geriatric nursing (New York) 2009-09, Vol.30 (5), p.318-328
Main Author: Anderson, Kathryn L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caliciviridae Infections - nursing
Caliciviridae Infections - virology
Disease control
Disease management
Disease Outbreaks
Epidemics
Gastroenteritis - nursing
Gastroenteritis - virology
Geriatrics
Housing for the Elderly - organization & administration
Humans
Infection
Infectious diseases
Long-Term Care
Norovirus - isolation & purification
Nursing
Nursing homes
Outbreaks
Washington
Winter
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Summary:This article describes the setting, nature of outbreaks, control efforts, and impact of the resident-directed care philosophy on outbreak management at a senior residential community that experienced norovirus outbreaks during the past 2 winters. Suggestions are made for infection control programs in resident-directed care settings.
ISSN:0197-4572
1528-3984
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2009.05.001