Abstract
We evaluated whether universal chlorhexidine bathing (decolonization) with or without COVID-19 intensive training impacted COVID-19 rates in 63 nursing homes (NHs) during the 2020-2021 Fall/Winter surge. Decolonization was associated with a 43% lesser rise in staff case-rates (P < .001) and a 52% lesser rise in resident case-rates (P < .001) versus control.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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COVID-19* / epidemiology
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COVID-19* / mortality
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COVID-19* / prevention & control
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COVID-19* / transmission
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California / epidemiology
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Chlorhexidine* / administration & dosage
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Disinfectants* / administration & dosage
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Medical Staff
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Non-Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Nursing Homes*
Substances
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Chlorhexidine
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Disinfectants