Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course focuses on strategies for assisted living during COVID-19 pandemic. Students will learn about the best practices and guidelines for providing care and support to assisted living residents in a safe and effective manner.Key Learning Points
- Understand the impact of COVID-19 on assisted living facilities
- Learn about the infection control measures and protocols
- Develop strategies to support residents and staff during the pandemic
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the impact of COVID-19 on assisted living facilities
- Learn about the best practices for infection control in assisted living facilities
- Develop strategies to support residents and staff during the pandemic
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of assisted living facilities
- Familiarity with COVID-19 and its impact on senior care
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- COVID-19: Managing Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
- Pandemic Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities
Related Education Paths
- Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA)
- Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
- Gerontology Certificate Program
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta
- Dr. Atul Gawande
Related Books
Description
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.
Knowledge
- 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
Outline
- COVID-19 Background & Assisted Living Special Risk
- COVID-19 Background, Transmission and Infection
- Special Risks for Assisted Living Communities
- Assisted Living COVID-19 Responses Challenges (Interview)
- Emergency Preparedness Plans
- Emergency Preparedness and COVID-19 (Interview)
- Course Resources and Technical Support
- Glossary of Terms
- Assignment Instructions and Goals
- References for Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Getting Started with your Community's Emergency Preparedness Strategy
- Infection Prevention
- The 3 P’s of Infection Prevention and Control: Policies, Procedures, and Practice
- Outbreak Prevention, Control Measures and Challenges
- Managing COVID-19 Exposures and Infections
- Responding to COVID-19 Exposures and Infections (Interview)
- Infection Prevention Strategies
- Staffing Considerations
- Engaging Staff in COVID-19 Prevention and Response (Interview)
- Strategies for Communication with Stakeholders and Media
- Optimizing Communication with Stakeholders and Media (Interview)
- Resources for Infection Prevention
- Resources for Staffing Considerations
- Assessing your community's training methods
- Analyzing a COVID-19 Outbreak Case Study
- Creating Infection Prevention and Staff Contingency Plans
- Identifying your Communications Strategies with External Stakeholders
- Testing, Contact Tracing, and Cohorting
- Testing Strategies
- Testing Strategies in Assisted Living Communities
- Diagnostic Tests in Assisted Living Communities
- Monitoring and Surveillance for Residents, Staff, Vendors, and Visitors
- Screening Staff for COVID-19
- Contact Tracing
- Cohorting Strategies (Interview)
- Resources for Testing Strategies
- Resources for Monitoring and Surveillance
- Evaluating your testing strategy
- Developing your community's monitoring policy
- Promoting Mental Health and Well-being
- Supporting the Mental Health and Well-being of Staff
- Strategies for Supporting Resident Well-being (Interview)
- Visitation and Communication Strategies for COVID-19
- Special Populations: Dementia and COVID-19 (Interview)
- Resources for Supporting Staff and Residents
- Implementing Well-Being Strategies for Staff and Residents
- Health Department Partnerships & Vaccination Guidance
- Collaborating with Health Departments and Other Agencies
- Locating Local Support and Guidance
- Vaccination Webinars for Assisted Living Communities
- General Resources & Toolkits
- Topic-Specific Articles and Guidance
- Identifying and Utilizing Partnerships
- Vaccination Rollout Reflection
- Final Assessment
- Overarching Resources
- Assessing your Enhanced Emergency Response Strategies
Summary of User Reviews
Learn strategies for assisted living during COVID-19 with this course on Coursera. Students have rated this course highly and find it informative, practical and engaging. Many users found the practical strategies and tips to be very helpful.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical strategies and tipsPros from User Reviews
- Informative and practical
- Engaging course material
- Great instructor
- Excellent resources provided
- Flexible schedule
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Not enough depth on some topics
- Could benefit from more interactive activities
- Not suitable for advanced learners
- Limited practical application outside of assisted living settings
Morgan Katz
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Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19
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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....
