Publications by authors named "Melissa Verge"
J Am Med Dir Assoc
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19 had a severe impact on long-term care homes in Canada, accounting for over 50% of mortality in 2020, highlighting the need to understand transmission dynamics in these settings.
- The study used a retrospective chart review and spatial mapping to analyze a COVID-19 outbreak in a long-term care home in Ontario, utilizing various records for a comprehensive overview.
- Findings revealed that most residents showed symptoms, a high infection rate was due to close interactions exacerbated by staffing issues, and infections often clustered in shared rooms, suggesting the need for improved screening and room management strategies.
