Scabies is an infestation of a microscopic mite burrowing in the outer layer of your residents’ skin. It is contagious and can spread quickly through close physical contact- thus, nursing facilities and extended care facilities are high-risk areas for scabies.
Scabies can be treated on-site. Your facility’s dermatology specialist will recommend the appropriate medication to kill the mites. Generally, it is recommended that all residents nearby also be treated, and that a thorough cleaning of the room is performed.
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