In a remarkable feat of resilience, Las Praderas nursing home near Madrid has reported zero COVID-19 deaths among its 95 residents, even as the pandemic ravaged elderly care facilities across Spain. 🌟 For over a month and a half, staff at this facility in Pozuelo de Alarcón have battled tirelessly to shield their vulnerable community.
Residents live in strict lockdown, swapping in-person family visits for Skype calls 🖥️ and relying on caregivers in full protective gear to deliver care. The protocols here are no joke: entering requires permission, hazmat-like suits, masks, gloves, and rigorous hygiene checks—proving that prevention works.
While nursing homes in the region typically see around 1,000 deaths monthly, Las Praderas’ success story shines as a beacon of hope. 👵👴 Could their strategy become a blueprint for others? ¡Vamos a ver! (Let’s see!)
