The Long Road: LTACHs and IPC Challenges

Stories of Care

In this episode of 'Stories of Care', Megan interviews Dr. James Lewis, Health Officer for Snohomish County, Washington, who has an extensive background in infectious diseases, public health, and epidemiology. He shares his intensive experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, especially focusing on infection prevention in long-term care facilities (LTACHs), and the unique challenges they face, such as managing patients with complex health needs and preventing the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms.