The Coronavirus and the Risks to the Elderly in Long-Term Care

Authors

William Gardner
David States
Nicholas Bagley, University of Michigan Law SchoolFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2020

Abstract

The elderly in long-term care (LTC) and their caregiving staff are at elevated risk from COVID-19. Outbreaks in LTC facilities can threaten the health care system. COVID-19 suppression should focus on testing and infection control at LTC facilities. Policies should also be developed to ensure that LTC facilities remain adequately staffed and that infection control protocols are closely followed. Family will not be able to visit LTC facilities, increasing isolation and vulnerability to abuse and neglect. To protect residents and staff, supervision of LTC facilities should remain a priority during the pandemic.

Comments

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in the Journal of Aging & Social Policy on 03 Apr. 2020, available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2020.1750543.

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Recommended Citation

Gardner, William, David States, and Nicholas Bagely. "The Coronavirus and the Risks to the Elderly in Long-Term Care." Journal of Aging & Social Policy 32 (2020): 310-315.