Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

July 1, 2020

Initial and Repeated Point Prevalence Surveys to Inform SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevention in 26 Skilled Nursing Facilities — Detroit, Michigan, March–May 2020

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  • Sanchez et al. found that repeated point prevalence surveys at 26 Detroit skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) identified an attack rate of 44% among SNF residents. Within 21 days of diagnosis, 37% of infected patients were hospitalized and 24% died. Among 12 facilities participating in a second survey and receiving on-site infection prevention and control support, the percentage of newly identified cases decreased from 35% to 18%.  

Sanchez et al. (July 1, 2020). Initial and Repeated Point Prevalence Surveys to Inform SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevention in 26 Skilled Nursing Facilities — Detroit, Michigan, March–May 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6927e1