Solving the COVID-19 Crisis in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care

J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2020 Jul;21(7):885-887. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.06.017. Epub 2020 Jun 16.

Abstract

Our nation's nursing home industry has been in need of overhaul for decades-a situation made all the more evident by COVID-19. AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is dedicated to quality in post-acute and long-term care process and outcomes. This special article presents 5 keys to solving the COVID-19 crisis in post-acute and long-term care, related to policy, collaboration, individualization, leadership, and reorganization. Taking action during this crisis may prevent sinking back into the complacency and habits of our pre-COVID-19 lives.

Keywords: COVID-19; long-term care; nursing homes; policy.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Coronavirus Infections / therapy
  • Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leadership*
  • Long-Term Care / organization & administration*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Needs Assessment
  • Nursing Homes / organization & administration
  • Organizational Innovation
  • Pandemics / statistics & numerical data*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / therapy
  • Program Development
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities / organization & administration
  • Subacute Care / organization & administration*
  • United States