Publications by authors named "Donia Dalal"
Article Synopsis
- Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) played a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic, with many residents and healthcare staff showing asymptomatic infections of the virus.
- The Detroit Health Department, alongside local partners, implemented widespread testing and infection control measures in response to a surge in cases, identifying a high attack rate of 44% among residents during the early months of the pandemic.
- Repeated testing (point prevalence surveys) effectively identified asymptomatic cases, reduced the percentage of positive results, and helped prioritize health resources, suggesting that these measures should be standard practice for managing COVID-19 in SNFs.