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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…
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A study conducted by a group of hospitals and the University of Toronto has found a correlation between onsite rapid testing for respiratory infections and a decrease in emergency department visits among long-term care residents. The research, which involved 20 long-term care homes in Toronto, suggests that having rapid testing capabilities on site can help reduce the need for emergency transfers.
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