Strategies to combat COVID-19 in long -term care facilities for older people

Abstract

Objective To describe the strategies to combat COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities for older people in Bahia state. Methodology This is a qualitative study based on documentary analysis of the collection produced by the Intersectoral Committee on Monitoring Long-Term Care for older people in the state of Bahia, from April 2020 to June 2021. Data analysis was based on Bardin's content analysis. Results The commission produced seven documents in the period analyzed. Two thematic categories emerged: Intersectoral Networks and Telemonitoring of Long-Term Care Facilities for the Elderly. Conclusion The coordination in an intersector network and the telemonitoring carried out by the Intersector Committee on Monitoring Long-Term Care Facilities were the main strategies to fight COVID-19 in these institutions. The need to implement effective public policies to support long-term care facilities for older people is highlighted.