<p class="First-paragraph-drop-cap">Infection preventionists are the heroes of the pandemic, dealing with a profound crisis without proper training and resources, said experts in infection prevention and epidemiology during a recent “5 Second Rule” podcast from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.</p>

Long-Term Care IPs Are ‘Heroes’ of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Facilities have been expected to fight COVID infections without resources or training

September 1, 2020

Infection preventionists are the heroes of the pandemic, dealing with a profound crisis without proper training and resources, said experts in infection prevention and epidemiology during a recent “5 Second Rule” podcast from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

Issue Date: September 1, 2020

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Financial Disclosure: Peer Reviewer Patrick Joseph, MD, reports that he is a consultant for Genomic Health, Siemens, and CareDx. Senior Writer Gary Evans, Author Sue Coons, Author Melinda Young, Author Greg Freeman, Editor Jason Schneider, Associate Editor Mike Gates, Nurse Planner Patti Grant, RN, BSN, MS, CIC, and Editorial Group Manager Leslie Coplin report no consultant, stockholder, speaker’s bureau, research, or other financial relationships with companies having ties to this field of study.

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