At Las Praderas nursing home in Pozuelo de Alarcón near Madrid, Spain, maintaining zero COVID-19 deaths has become a testament to the facility's unwavering commitment to its residents. For a month and a half, the home for elderly residents has been under strict lockdown, ensuring that the 95 residents remain safe and isolated from the outside world, except for occasional Skype calls with their families.
To interact with the residents—be it through visits, conversations, or photography—staff members must obtain special permissions. Moreover, they are required to don protective suits, masks, and gloves, along with adhering to a host of other precautionary measures. These stringent protocols are crucial, especially when considering that the normal monthly death toll in nursing homes in the region averages around 1,000 people due to the virus.
While the coronavirus outbreak has severely impacted vulnerable populations across Spain, Las Praderas stands out as a beacon of effective prevention, having reported no COVID-19-related deaths. The dedication and tireless efforts of the staff at Las Praderas have played a pivotal role in safeguarding the lives of their elderly residents.
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