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 Alerts to LTCFs
2019 Novel Coronavirus: OC Update for LTCF’s 7-8-20 https://conta.cc/2ZWF8id
OCHCA Guidance/Resources:
- Suggestions for Management of Employees Returning from Travel | PDF
- Guidance on COVID in SNFs 8-30-20 | PDF
- Criteria for closure and reopening to Admissions in Facilities with COVID 10-26-20 | PDF
- Community COVID Testing Resources for Staff (note: Anaheim Super Site, OptumServe sites and CVS pharmacy sites will not charge any co-pay, can bill many insurances and will bill HRSA if staff member has no insurance): https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-testing
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Guidance:
Link to CDPH All Facility Letters (AFL):https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/LNCAFL20.aspx
Webinars:
- 6-04-20: Webinar “COVID-19 in SNFs” Presentation Slides | PDF
- 6-11-20: CAHF meeting “COVID-19 in SNFs” Presentation Slides | PDF
- 7-30-20: Webinar “COVID Update for LTCFs” Presentation Slides & Recording | PDF | Audio
- 9-3-20: Webinar “COVID Update for LTCFs” Presentation Slides & Video | PDF | Video
Residential Care Facilities for Elderly
OCHCA Guidance/Resources:
- Management of COVID in RCFEs 10-25-20 | PDF
- Guidance on visitation and activities 10-25-20 | PDF
- Monitoring Elderly COVID Patients in Non-Medical Settings 7-3-20 | PDF
- Community COVID Testing Resources for Staff (note: Anaheim Super Site, OptumServe sites and CVS pharmacy sites will not charge any co-pay, can bill many insurances and will bill HRSA if staff member has no insurance): 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
Webinars:
- 6-17-20: Webinar: “COVID-19 in MCUs” Presentation Slides | PDF
- 7-15-20: Webinar: “COVID in RCFEs Overview” Presentation Slides | PDF
Key CDC Guidance Documents (Both SNFs and RCFEs):
- Decontamination and Reuse of Respirators: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/decontamination-reuse-respirators.html
- Expired N95s https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/release-stockpiled-N95.html
- Proper donning/doffing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/using-ppe.html
- 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
- 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
