The relationship between person-centered care in nursing homes and COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality rates

• Published in: Geriatric nursing (New York) 2023-05, Vol.51, p.253-257
• Main Authors: Tandan, Meera, Kaup, Migette L., Cornelison, Laci J., Zimmerman, Sheryl
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Cohort Studies; COVID-19; COVID-19 - epidemiology; Hospitalization; Humans; Nursing Homes; Patient-Centered Care; PEAK homes
• ISSN: 0197-4572; 1528-3984
• DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.03.012

•COVID-19 cases and mortality rates were lower in PEAK than non-PEAK Homes.•Person-centered care practices may be advantageous to promote infection control.•Quality outcomes may be achieved through practices promoting person-centered care. This cohort study compared rates of COVID-19 infections, admissions/readmissions, and mortality among a statewide person-centered model known as PEAK and non-PEAK NHs. Rates per 1000 resident days were derived for COVID-19 cases and admissions/readmissions, and per 100 positive cases for mortality. A log-rank test compared rates between PEAK (n = 109) and non-PEAK NHs (n = 112). Rates of COVID-19 cases, admission, and mortality were higher in non-PEAK compared to PEAK NHs. The median rates for all indicators had a zero value for all NHs, but in NHs above 90th percentiles, the non-PEAK case rate was 3.9 times more and the admission/readmission rate was 2.5 times more. COVID-19 case, and mortality rates were lower in PEAK than non-PEAK NHs. Although PEAK and non-PEAK NHs may differ in other ways as well, person-centered care may be advantageous to promote infection control and improve outcomes.