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. 2020 Jun 15;21(7):900–904. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.06.020
Preconditions for visitors
  • Make agreements with the nursing home on frequency and duration of the visit

  • One designated visitor is allowed per resident

  • Take personal hygiene measures (use of hand sanitizer at entrance, temperature check)

  • Visitors are spread throughout the day and week

  • Visits take place at least 1.5 meter (ie, 5 feet) distance, including from staff and other residents

  • Visitors should be free from COVID-19 symptoms

  • Visitors are obliged to wear a protective mouth mask for visiting residents who are difficult to instruct (eg, people with dementia)

Preconditions for organizations
  • Should observe the regulations and keep in perspective the well-being of residents and family

  • Sufficient personal protective equipment, thermometer assessment, and appropriate application of this

  • Strict hygiene protocol

  • Sufficient staffing

  • Sufficient test capacity by Local Health Authority