Latest Guidance Regarding COVID-19

• Department of Health SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings Toolkit

• COVID-19 Community Level Recommendations

• Additional Information for Community Congregate Living Settings (e.g., Group Homes, Assisted Living

• Communal Setting Guidance: How to Protect Yourself and Others

• CDC’s What to do if you were exposed to COVID-19

• DOH Respiratory Protection Program for Long-Term Care Facilities

• COVID-19 Preparedness and Outbreak Control Checklist for Long Term Care Facilities

Prevention Actions to Use at All COVID-19 Community Levels In addition to basic health and hygiene practices, like handwashing, CDC recommends some prevention actions at all COVID-19 hospital admission levels, which include:

• Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines
• Improving Ventilation
• Getting Tested for COVID-19 If Needed
• Following Recommendations for What to Do If You Have Been Exposed
• Staying Home If You Have Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
• Seeking Treatment If You Have COVID-19 and Are at High Risk of Getting Very Sick
• Avoiding Contact with People Who Have Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19

Every LTC Setting should have a policy that includes a COVID-19 Plan

How to Care for resident/client with COVID-19 follow CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic