SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, poses a high risk for assisted living communities due to residents’ age, health status, and communal living environment. The COVID-19 response has largely focused on nursing homes, leaving assisted living communities in the United States with fragmented guidance on how to respond to COVID-19 challenges. This course provides comprehensive instruction and resources for administrators and direct-care staff of assisted living communities.
Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19
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Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19
Instructors: Morgan Katz
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive emergency preparedness plans related to COVID-19 practices and procedures
Employ effective COVID-related infection prevention strategies and communication methods within your community
Understand effective testing strategies and the utility of contact tracing and cohorting within Assisted Living Community settings
Identify methods for promoting staff and resident well-being during COVID-19
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module provides a foundational understanding of Coronavirus-19 disease (COVID-19), why Assisted Living communities are at high risk of infection, and how to structure your emergency preparedness plan for the pandemic.
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5 videos4 readings1 assignment
This module covers several infection prevention topics to help you develop and implement practices to reduce COVID-19 transmission. First, it distinguishes how policies, procedures and practices each play a role in preventing and responding to COVID-19. Then it describes factors that contribute to COVID-19 outbreaks and how to prevent them, the proper use of PPE, cleaning and disinfection, staffing considerations, and communication strategies for different stakeholders.
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9 videos2 readings4 assignments
This module addresses the fundamentals on how to create and implement testing policies in your community. It explains the various types of tests available, including the pros and cons of each, and how this may impact practices and outcomes in your community. It also provides a background on how to contact trace in Assisted Living Communities and cohort infected or exposed residents and staff accordingly.
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7 videos2 readings2 assignments
This module discusses reasons for increased stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation among staff and residents and what types of programs and policies can be implemented to promote well-being.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module discusses how to create partnerships with local and state health agencies to support your community’s response to COVID-19. It also provides resources about the COVID-19 vaccinations, distribution, and messaging.
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1 video4 readings2 assignments
The Final Assessment asks about changes you've made to your community's emergency response strategies while taking this course. Prior to starting the Quiz, read the Overarching Resources section and revisit any uncompleted assignments or items that may have required follow up with others in your community.
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This course provides comprehensive instruction and resources for administrators and direct-care staff of assisted living communities on best practices for the response to COVID-19. Topics discussed include development of emergency preparedness plans, infection and outbreak prevention, staffing considerations, testing, and contact tracing. The course also covers strategies for communicating with stakeholders, promoting resident and staff well-being, and leveraging health departments and other agency resources.
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This course is directed towards training administrators as well as direct-care staff in best practices to prepare and respond to outbreaks of COVID-19 in your assisted living community. It can be incorporated into training practices of staff and administrators as an important component of your community’s response to the pandemic.