The lack of an effective testing program in the US has led to more transmission of coronavirus, but ensuring survival of the infection 'will require very different investments, training, and expertise,' writes Kent Sepkowitz for CNNOpinion
Kent Sepkowitz, MD, is an infection control expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. View more opinion at CNN.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen, much attention in the US has been given to improving the availability of the diagnostic test. Though testing is known to effectively reduce the risk of transmission, many experts are beginning to also associate more widespread testing with the statistic of greatest concern -- survival from the disease.The connection seems straightforward. Consider two countries with large outbreaks.In South Korea, the rate of testing has been quite high , and its mortality among those infected quite low .
The optimal program will have special beds to prevent bed sores, pharmacists with understanding of how medications are cleared differently in the elderly, and nurses familiar with frailty. Simply testing more and testing harder will not save the lives of the thousands of already infected Americans. Better preparation might.
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