Infection prevention and control in residential congregate settings for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A learning needs assessment.

Authors

Elise Mantell, Sueann Jardine, Molly M Kratz, Elizabeth Cave, Paula Kibuka Musoke, Lori Frohwirth, Angela N Shelton, Jeanne Sullivan Meissner, William Greendyke

Published in

American journal of infection control. Sep 28, 2026. Epub Sep 28, 2026.

Abstract

Infection prevention and control (IPC) practices are important to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in congregate residential settings, including group homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). These settings face unique challenges and often receive fewer IPC resources than other congregate residence types. The New York City Health Department conducted a learning needs assessment comprised of a survey among leadership (n=41) and focus groups with frontline staff (n=9). Results highlight the need for IPC guidance tailored specifically to IDD residential settings.

PMID:
42805562
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 29 Sep 2026.

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