Analyzing COVID-19 Rates Between Residents and Staff in Correctional Facilities: A Telemedicine Opportunity

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 Oct 20:309:131-132. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230756.

Abstract

To evaluate the relationship of COVID-19 infection rates between residents and staff members in prison facilities. We collected historical data on daily COVID-19 counts for California, Florida, and Wisconsin residents and staff. We analyzed 78,250 COVID-19 cases among residents and 25,392 cases among staff. Strong positive associations were found in the rates of COVID-19 cases between residents and staff, suggesting telemedicine can help reduce outbreaks.

Keywords: COVID-19; Clusters; Prison; Residents; Staff; Telemedicine.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Humans
  • Prisons
  • Telemedicine*
  • Wisconsin / epidemiology