Purpose: COVID-19 infections have been erupting in places of worship, long-term care facilities, and call centers in Korea since January 2020. This study aims to diagnose and present an infection control system solution for long-term care facilities where at-risk elderly individuals are actively engaged in communal life. Methods: We conducted comparative analyses of infection control systems between long-term care facilities and medical institutions respective of relevant laws and this study’s evaluation system. Results: To prepare for future infectious diseases, it is necessary to establish a long-term care facility infection control system and strengthen the standards thereof, to strengthen long-term care facility evaluation standards and to newly establish medical charges for infection control. Conclusion: Systematic procedure fortification and financial support provisions are necessary for infection control at long-term care facilities.
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Abstract 서론 1. 연구의 필요성 노인장기요양시설 감염관리체계 개선 1. 감염관리 담당인력 배치 2. 노인요양시설 직원의 감염관리교육 강화 3. 요양원 시설기준 강화 4. 노인장기요양시설 감염관리를 위한 평가항목구성 및 정기적 모니터링 5. 노인장기요양시설의 감염관리료 수가 신설 결론 및 제언 REFERENCES
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코로나바이러스-19노인장기요양시설노인감염관리Coronavirus-19Long-term care facilitiesElderlyInfection control