Brazilian National Front for Strengthening Long-Term Care Facilities for Older People: history and activities

• Main Authors: Natália de Cássia Horta (Author), Paulo Villas Boas (Author), Aline de Fátima Salla de Carvalho (Author), Stella Vidal de Souza Torres (Author), Gláucia Cristina de Campos (Author), Ariane de Campos Angioletti (Author), Mariana Medeiros Mota Tessarolo (Author), Walquiria Cristina Batista Alves (Author), Eduardo Hostyn Sabbi (Author), Karla Cristina Giacomin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic became a severe threat to long-term care facility patients worldwide. A national front was urgently organized to integrate regional oversight and workgroups, coordinate activities, and develop educational materials, meetings, and communication strategies with the...