How One Nursing Home Has Stayed COVID-Free: Sanitizing, Stockpiling and Strong Communication

The presence of COVID-19 in nursing homes has been splashed across news reports across the country, but at least according to federal data, the majority of skilled nursing facilities have been able to keep the virus outside.

One facility in Connecticut, Vernon Manor, had all 93 of its residents test negative for COVID-19 on May 22, due to a variety of measures that it took from the onset of the coronavirus in the U.S.

In addition to emphasizing planning and communication, Vernon Manor worked to secure personal protective equipment, invest in building upgrades to improve the quality of air,