Onsite rapid testing leads to decrease in ER visits among long-term care residents

Onsite rapid testing leads to decrease in ER visits among long-term care residents

A study led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Michael Garron Hospital, Humber River Health and the University of Toronto, in partnership with 20 long-term care (LTC) homes across Toronto, has found that onsite rapid testing for respiratory infections results in fewer transfers to the emergency department among LTC residents.

Onsite Rapid Testing in Toronto Long-Term Care Homes Reduces Emergency Department Transfers

A study involving 20 long-term care (LTC) homes in Toronto shows that implementing onsite rapid testing for respiratory infections reduces the number of resident transfers to emergency departments. Researchers from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Michael Garron Hospital, Humber River Health, and the University of Toronto conducted the study to evaluate how immediate diagnostic capabilities impact

On-site rapid testing leads to decrease in emergency department visits among long term care residents

HN Summary • A Canadian study found that on-site rapid testing for COVID-19, influenza and RSV in long-term care homes reduced emergency department transfers by enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment.  • The PROMPT-LTC trial showed that residents received test results in under an hour, leading to more frequent testing, faster antiviral treatment and improved outbreak detection compared to traditional lab testing.  • Researchers estimate that e…