by alexcastillo | Jun 22, 2020 | MAT Resources
The MAT highlights research and online resources for interventions to support residents of Long-Term Care facilities experiencing social isolation, failure to thrive, and cognitive impairment. Most research in this area propose interventions not suitable during the...
by alexcastillo | Jun 22, 2020 | MAT Resources
The MAT outlines several activities that long-term care facilities may consider based on the health status of individual residents, physician orders, and the level of care provided. All activities should include COVID-safe practices and physical distancing. Download...
by alexcastillo | Jun 21, 2020 | MAT Resources
The MAT has identified a summary of current COVID-19 best practices across New Mexico long-term care facilities, covering areas including- but not limited to- visitation, clinical care, and infection control and prevention. Download this resource
by chrisschroeder | Jun 10, 2020 | MAT Resources
Providers should consider COVID-19 antibody testing for patients in certain circumstances, such as for patients with acute respiratory tract disease as a complement to NAAT, especially in patients in whom COVID-19 disease is suspected and NAAT results are negative,...
by chrisschroeder | Jun 10, 2020 | MAT Resources
Advertisements and news stories about blood antibody tests to detect past COVID-19 infection are becoming more common. Blood antibody tests for COVID-19 are different than the tests done with nose or throat swabs. Swab tests can help determine who is at risk for...