"Point-of-care respiratory virus testing in nursing homes could prevent hospital transfers"

Onsite PCR testing in Canadian nursing homes could stop 4 ER transfers per 100 beds each virus season, a new trial shows.

Testing for COVID, flu, and RSV right at the facility lets staff treat residents quickly. This change could prevent 64,000 emergency room trips nationwide.

Source: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/point-care-respiratory-virus-testing-nursing-homes-could-prevent-hospital

Study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2850884