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Journal of Infection Prevention

Preparedness and Response of Assisted Living Facilities Toward COVID-19 Infection Control in Houston, Texas, USA

Feb 1, 2023
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: The Houston Health Department conducted onsite assessments at AL communities to assess infection prevention and control practices. Larger AL communities better implemented CDC guidelines and were more proactive in their COVID-19 response activities. For example, many medium and small communities lacked access to COVID-19 PCR testing and had lower resident vaccination rates.

Preparedness and Response of Assisted Living Facilities Toward COVID-19 Infection Control in Houston, Texas, USA

February 1, 2023 by Lea Efird-Green

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: The Houston Health Department conducted onsite assessments at AL communities to assess infection prevention and control practices. Larger AL communities better implemented CDC guidelines and were more proactive in their COVID-19 response activities. For example, many medium and small communities lacked access to COVID-19 PCR testing and had lower resident vaccination rates.

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