2.2. Identification of institutional outcomes
Using geocoded addresses, we identified institutional cases and deaths
as outcomes among individuals residing in a long-term care facility
(LTCF), prison, or homeless shelter in MA. Locations and capacities of
licensed nursing homes, rest homes, and assisted-living facilities
(collectively aggregated to total number of LTCF beds) were obtained
from MassGIS. Likewise, locations of all state, county, and federal
correctional facilities in MA were obtained from MassGIS. Prison data
excluded temporary processing or treatment facilities without
residential inmates. Locations of homeless shelters in MA were provided
by the MDPH Office of Population Health upon request.