Experience in long-term care organizing in Israel geriatric institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://doi.org/10.37586/2686-8636-1-2021-88-91
Abstract
The main measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in long-term institutions for elderly people should be based on the principle of social distancing and on limiting direct physical contact between older residents and their families. In this regard, the system of nursing care for the elderly residents of long-term care institutions is forced to reorganize in order to provide residents and their families with adequate quality care, while ensuring infection safety.
About the Authors
C. Konson
Southern District of Israel Ministry of Health
Israel
Israel
Konson Claudia, Master of Medical Management, Bach-elor of Nursing; Nursing Care Supervisor in Division of Geriatrics in Southern District of Israel Ministry of Health, Medical Director in Geriatric Center «Ramat-Tamir».
Be'er Sheva
K. Zaretskaya
Geriatric Center Ramat-Tami
Israel
Israel
Zaretskaya Kseniya, Master of Social Work; Head of Social Services Department in Geriatric Center «Ramat-Tamir».
Jerusalem
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Konson C., Zaretskaya K. Experience in long-term care organizing in Israel geriatric institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Russian Journal of Geriatric Medicine. 2021;(1):88-91. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.37586/2686-8636-1-2021-88-91
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