This report looks at the current evidence regarding diagnostic tests that can detect both severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection) and seasonal influenza. Combined diagnostic tests can be used to detect both viruses from 1 respiratory sample in a single reaction. The availability of these tests, their cost, […]
Convalescent plasma (CP) therapy is an intervention where plasma is collected from recovered COVID-19 patients in the hope that the disease-specific antibodies could help the recipient recover from COVID-19. Evidence on the effectiveness of CP therapy for the treatment of COVID-19 is still in the early stages. This report summarizes the current evidence and it […]
With visitor restrictions implemented in the hope of reducing COVID-19 transmission, long-term care (LTC) facilities have been faced with finding alternative ways to maintain communication with residents’ essential care partners. This report provides a summary of identified literature on communication strategies that have been implemented during a pandemic or infectious outbreak to facilitate communication between […]
Challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased concern for the resilience and wellness of unregulated personal support workers (PSWs) in long-term care facilities. This report summarizes identified literature on interventions that have been implemented to improve the well-being of unregulated PSWs. Link to Report Long-Term Care Personal Support Workers’ Resilience and Wellness