At the table: A communication network model for local public health, acute care, long-term care, and community partners

Chronic medical conditions, colonization with antimicrobial-resistant organisms, infections, and outbreaks are common in residents of long-term care facilities. A local Long-Term Care Health and Safety Network was created in 2008 to provide opportunities for representatives from long-term care facil...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2013-02, Vol.41 (2), p.165-166
Main Authors: Huynh, Sheila, RN, MSN, CIC, Culler, Frances, RN, CEN, Gustafson, Diane, RN, BSN, BA, NE-BC, Murray, Susanne, RN, BSN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antimicrobial agents
Assisted living
Biological and medical sciences
Communicable Disease Control - organization & administration
Communicable Diseases - epidemiology
Communication
Communications networks
Community Networks - organization & administration
Continuum of care
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Drug resistance
Epidemiology. Vaccinations
General aspects
Health and safety network
Health Facilities
Humans
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases
Long term health care
Long-Term Care
Medical sciences
Networking
Patient safety
Skilled nursing facility
Transitional care
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Summary:Chronic medical conditions, colonization with antimicrobial-resistant organisms, infections, and outbreaks are common in residents of long-term care facilities. A local Long-Term Care Health and Safety Network was created in 2008 to provide opportunities for representatives from long-term care facilities, the public health department, acute care hospitals, and community partners to improve and strengthen communication regarding infectious diseases and safety issues across the continuum of care.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2012.02.019