Announcements
09/21/2022
Join DOH and RCS for an hour-long webinar on the recently updated CDC recommendations for use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in nursing facilities (https://www.cdc.gov/hai/containment/PPE-Nursing-Homes.html).
EBP is an important tool to prevent the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms in your facility and may eventually become part of regulatory surveys. This webinar will include an overview of EBP and resources to assist you with implementation, information from RCS and extended opportunity for Q&A with our panelists. Please register and feel free to share with others SNF/NH providers who would be interested in attending.
Register in Advance:
- Tuesday Oct 11th 2-3pm https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jwqlP3TDRs22eNxpIlD64w
- Tuesday Oct 25th 2-3pm https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n5oDMo2ES5CuY7XkMi3iGA
09/20/2022 Epidemic Preparedness and Response Guidelines
RCS Reimplementation Webinar
LTC COVID Response (formerly Safe Start): Nursing Homes (February 23, 2022)
Latest Guidance Regarding COVID-19
See provider letters for the latest guidance from the department regarding COVID-19. Additional resources are available on the ALTSA and DOH web pages to assist long-term and residential care facilities in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. See also CDC Recommendations for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
COVID-19 Information for new LTC Providers
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Newly Licensed Long-Term Care Providers
Directory of Local Health Jurisdictions
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