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The document discusses the prevalence and impact of infections in nursing home residents, highlighting the unique challenges faced in these long-term care facilities. It emphasizes that infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly, exacerbated by factors such as close living quarters, cognitive impairments, inadequate staff training, and under-staffing. The article details common infections like respiratory, urinary, skin, gastrointestinal infections, and specific concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance. It also addresses notable infectious diseases such as scabies, influenza, Clostridium difficile, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), outlining their transmission dynamics and control measures necessary for nursing homes. The need for tailored infection control strategies that consider the specific environment of nursing homes is underscored.
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Poor Care Problem #1: Providing Less Care to Medicaid-Eligible Residents. Problem #2: Failing to Take Care Planning Seriously. Problem #3: Disregarding Resident Preferences. Problem #4: Failing to Provide Necessary Services. Problem #5: Improper Use of Physical Restraints. Problem #6: Improper Use of Behavior-Modifying Drugs.
Residents may be an infection risk if they have: diarrhoea, vomiting, an unexplained rash, fever or respiratory symptoms.
Here are the five most common infections in the elderly: Bacterial pneumonia. More than 60% of seniors over 65 get admitted to hospitals due to pneumonia (AAFP). Elderly influenza. Elderly skin infections. Gastrointestinal infections. Urinary tract infections.
Urinary Tract Infections The UTI is perhaps the most common infection in the nursing home and is the most over-diagnosed infection among nursing home residents.
Examples of harmful bacteria include meticillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (commonly known as MRSA) and Clostridium difficile (known as C. Diff or C. Difficile).

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