Factors Associated With Racial Differences in Deaths Among Nursing Home Residents With COVID-19 Infection in the US
In this study, nursing homes with the highest proportions of non-White residents experienced COVID-19 death counts that were 3.3-fold higher than those of facilities with the highest proportions of White residents. These differences were associated with factors such as larger nursing home size and higher infection burden in counties in which nursing homes with high proportions of non-White residents were located. Focusing limited available resources on facilities with high proportions of non-White residents is needed to support nursing homes during potential future outbreaks.
Source: JAMA
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders
Format: Webpage
Publication Date: February 10, 2021
