Safety practices and recommendations in government elderly care homes for the prevention of COVID-19

• Main Authors: Amila Chandrasiri (Author), Shiromi Maduwage (Author), Dilhar Samaraweera (Author), Upuli Perera (Author), Lushanthi Kannangara (Author), Maheshi Wijayandara (Author), Prasad Thilakarathne (Author), Lashmini Wijerathne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> The COVID- 19 related mortality in elderly care facilities is a known challenge in many countries.<strong></strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong> To assess the safety practices among elderly care homes during COVID-19 outbreak<strong></strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> A secondary analysis of a survey in elderly care homes done among 19 randomly selected elderly homes in Southern Province. Guidelines used in Australian and United Kingdom were reviewed for the recommendations.<strong></strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Measuring body temperature among staff was not practised in more than 50% (n= lO) homes. Other safety measures are practising among more than 50% homes. Availability of hand sanitizers and face masks are more than 50% (n=13; %=63%). Availability of thermometers is very low. According to reviewed guidelines, the two countries have identified common important steps in prevention and control.<strong></strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>Conclusions & Recommendations:</strong> Residents and staff should be strictly advised to adhere with safety measures more logistics and trainings should be provided.</p>

Item Description

1391-3174
2579-1451
10.4038/jccpsl.v27i4.8413