Guidance on prevention and management of COVID in LTCFs and RCFEs is changing rapidly, so check this webpage for the latest updates and for local guidance.
Long Term Care Facilities
OCHCA Guidance/Resources:
- Guidance on COVID in SNFs 8-5-21 | PDF
- OCHCA Guidance on Visitation and Activities in SNFs 7-7-21 | PDF
- Criteria for Closure and Reopening to Admissions in Facilities with COVID 11-9-21 | PDF
- COVID Testing Resources for Staff or Exposed Visitors: https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-testing
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Guidance:
- Link to 2020 CDPH All Facility Letters (AFL): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/LNCAFL20.aspx
- Link to 2021 CDPH All Facility Letters (AFL): https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/LNCAFL21.aspx
Webinars:
- 11-03-21: “COVID-19 Update for SNFs, Boosters, and CRAB” | PDF | Video
- 07-29-21: "C. Auris and COVID Updates" | PDF | Video
- 06-12-21: “Getting Back to Normal” | PDF | Video
- 03-18-21: "Considerations for the Red Tier" | PDF | Video
- 01-22-21: "COVID-19 Treatment - First Do No Harm" PDF, "COVID-19 Vaccine Update" PDF, Video (of both presentations)
- 11-18-20: Keeping COVID Away for the Holidays | PDF | Video
- 09-03-20: Webinar “COVID Update for LTCFs” Presentation Slides & Video | PDF | Video
- 07-30-20: Webinar “COVID Update for LTCFs” Presentation Slides & Recording | PDF | Video
- 06-11-20: CAHF meeting “COVID-19 in SNFs” Presentation Slides | PDF
- 06-04-20: Webinar “COVID-19 in SNFs” Presentation Slides | PDF
Residential Care Facilities for Elderly
OCHCA Guidance/Resources:
- Prevention and Management of COVID in RCFEs 8-23-21 | PDF
- RFCE Activity and Visitation Guidance 8-6-21 | PDF
- Monitoring Elderly COVID Patients in Non-Medical Settings 07-03-20 | PDF
- COVID Testing Resources for Staff or Exposed Visitors: https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-testing
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Guidance
Link to CDSS Provider Information Notices (PIN): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-li-censing/policy/provider-information-notices/adult-senior-care
CDC Guidance for Vaccine Prep: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/toolkits/long-term-care/index.html
Webinars:
- 06-17-20: Webinar: “COVID-19 in MCUs” Presentation Slides | PDF
- 07-15-20: Webinar: “COVID in RCFEs Overview” Presentation Slides | PDF
- 10-29-20: Webinar: “COVID-19 Update for RCFEs” Presentation Slides | PDF | Video
Key CDC Guidance Documents:
- Guidance for Facilities https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-hcf.html
- HCW Shortage Mitigation Strategy: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/mitigating-staff-shortages.html
- Optimizing Supply of N-95 Respirators: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirators-strategy/index.html
- Proper donning/doffing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/using-ppe.html
- Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-hospitalized-patients.html
- Duration of Isolation and Precautions for Adults with COVID-19 (Decision memo): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/duration-isolation.html
- Quarantine guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html
- Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html
- Post-Vaccination Considerations for Workplaces: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/workplaces-businesses/vaccination-considerations-for-workplaces.html
- Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/post-vaccine-considerations-residents.html
- Updated Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccination: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-after-vaccination.html
- Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html
- After International Travel: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.html
- Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine in Long-Term Care Facilities: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/long-term-care/pharmacy-partnerships-access.html
