Figure 1.

Compartmentalization in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The goal of compartmentalization in LTCFs is to supplement enhanced traffic control bundling as a further means of limiting COVID-19 (or other infectious disease) transmission. According to this approach, LTCFs establish distinct compartments within clean zones. Each compartment is staffed by healthcare workers and support staff who are specifically designated to that compartment. Compartments are, ideally, in separate buildings. However, since this is rarely an option, separate floors in the same building or even clearly differentiated zones on the same floor are options. Movement among compartments should be minimized, but when necessary must involve proper hand hygiene at designated hand disinfection checkpoints established between each compartment. TOCC, travel, occupation, contact, and cluster.