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American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Policy Brief: COVID-19 and nursing homes.

American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Policy Brief: COVID-19 and nursing homes. Am Geriatr Soc. 2020;68(5):908-911. doi:10.1111/jgs.16477.

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May 20, 2020
Am Geriatr Soc. 2020;68(5):908-911.

This policy brief presents the American Geriatric Society’s recommendations for caring for patients with COVID-19 in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Recommendations focus on the production and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE), patient transfer between hospitals and nursing homes, public health planning, workforce issues, and payment and tax relief for nursing homes. The brief reflects federal guidance as of April 4, 2020.

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American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Policy Brief: COVID-19 and nursing homes. Am Geriatr Soc. 2020;68(5):908-911. doi:10.1111/jgs.16477.