Implementation of a national testing policy in Dutch nursing homes during SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks.
Judith H van den BesselaarMarije SpaargarenMartin SmalbruggeFleur M H P A KoeneLoes TermeulenCees M P M HertoghBianca M BuurmanPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)
Serial testing regardless of symptoms was only partially implemented. The response rate of 21% of nursing home organizations gives a risk of selection bias. Barriers to testing need to be addressed. A national implementation policy that promotes collaboration between public health services and nursing homes and educates management and care staff is necessary.