As the novel coronavirus began to take hold in the United States, disproportionately affecting residents of nursing homes, Luther Woods in Hatboro began utilizing data analytics combined with best medical practices to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The nursing home had started using Megadata Health Systems, a data analytics platform based in Lakewood, N.J., more than a year ago, initially for its financial reports, but then began utilizing it for clinical information as well, said Terri L. Costa, RN, Luther Woods administrator.