Rapid on-site testing at LTC homes could prevent 8,000 ER visits across Canada every year, trial finds

Rapid on-site testing at LTC homes could prevent 8,000 ER visits across Canada every year, trial finds

The use of rapid, on-site testing at long-term care homes in Canada could prevent 8,000 emergency department visits every year, according to the findings of a recently published trial.

University of Toronto - On-site rapid testing leads to decrease in ER visits among long-term care residents: Study

A study led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Michael Garron Hospital, Humber River Health and the University of Toronto, in partnership with 20 long-term care (LTC) homes across Toronto, . . .