WebMD Coronavirus in Context Video: COVID-19 Impact on Nursing Homes - What Can We Do?
WebMD has posted a video interview, “COVID-19 Impact on Nursing Homes - What Can We Do?” as part of their Coronavirus in Context with John Whyte series. The interview featured David C. Grabowski, PhD, Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, JAHF President.
Hosted by WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte, MD, the interview discusses the situation in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, what steps are being taken, and what further actions are needed. Drs. Grabowski and Fulmer also discussed the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, the impact of no-visitor policies in nursing homes and creative ways that staff, residents and families are finding to reduce social isolation. Questions addressed the national and global context, nursing home staff and resources, and the need for getting ahead of the next crisis, among other issues.
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