Cross-Sectional Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Skilled Nursing Facility Employees and Residents Across Facilities in Seattle.

Ana A WeilKira L NewmanThuan D OngGiana H DavidsonJennifer LogueElisabeth BrandstetterAriana MagedsonDylan McDonaldDenise J McCullochSantiago NemeJames LewisJeff S DuchinWeizhi ZhongLea M StaritaTrevor BedfordAlison C RoxbyHelen Y Chu

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2020)

In the largest study of SNFs to date, SARS-CoV-2 infections were detected among both employees and residents. Employees testing positive were often asymptomatic and involved in direct patient care. Surveillance testing is needed for SNF employees and residents during the pandemic response.

Keyphrases

sars cov
cross sectional
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
public health
healthcare
risk factors
mental health
coronavirus disease
acute care