Table 4.
Dealing with COVID-19 infections and prevention of visitor bans (n = 62)
| Nursing homes that agreed/disagreed with the following statements: | Yes (n, %) | No (n, %) |
|---|---|---|
| In case of one or more infection(s) within a ward, all residents and their relatives can decide for themselves whether or not they want to welcome visitors. | 16 (26%) | 46 (74%) |
| In case of one or more infection(s) within a ward, we will close the whole ward for visitors. | 27 (44%) | 35 (56%) |
| In case of one or more infection(s) within a ward, we will close the whole nursing home for visitors. | 4 (6%) | 58 (94%) |
| In case of one or more infection(s) within a ward, protective measures will also be sharpened within other nursing home locations of our organization. | 19 (31%) | 43 (69%) |
| In case of one or more infection(s) within a ward, the daily life of other (non-infected) residents does not change (e.g., daily routines, activities). | 33 (53%) | 29 (47%) |
| A resident suffering from COVID-19 is allowed to welcome visitors. | 32 (52%) | 30 (48%) |
| A resident suffering from COVID-19 will move to a quarantine ward. | 16 (26%) | 46 (74%) |
| In case a resident suffering from COVID-19 welcomes visitors, the resident has to wear protective equipment. | 32 (52%) | 30 (48%) |
| When visiting a resident suffering from COVID-19, the visitor has to wear protective equipment. | 61 (98%) | 1 (2%) |
| Residents in a terminal end-of-life phase are allowed to welcome visitors at all times (also in situations in which the ward is closed for visitors). | 61 (98%) | 1 (2%) |
| Visitors are, at all times, allowed to bid farewell from a resident according to their own preferences (e.g., rituals, physical contact). | 43 (69%) | 19 (31%) |