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epidemic

The occurrence or outbreak in a community or region of an infectious disease. Management: - cohort units in addition to other other infection prevention & outbreak response practices can greatly enhance an organization's ability to prevent & control spread of infection & minimize risk to residents & staff [2] - Green, Yellow, & Red Zones - Green Zone: Nonexposed-resident care zone - Yellow Zone: Quarantine zone to monitor those who are at risk for developing the infection - Red Zone: Isolation zone for those who are known to have the infection

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endemic

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pandemic

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
  2. Rose VL Outbreak Response: Cohort Unit Design to Protect Residents, Staff, and Visitors Annals of Long-Term Care September 2021 https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/altc/ecri-strategies/outbreak-response-cohort-unit-design-protect-residents-staff-and-visitors