Governor Jay Inslee today announced a one-week extension of the "Stay Safe–Stay Healthy" proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions imposed. The extension of the statewide restrictions will now expire on January 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the expiration date. The proclamation provides that in long term care facilities, outdoor visits are permitted. Indoor visits are prohibited, but individual exceptions for an essential support person (reserved for cases when a resident is unable to participate in outdoor visits and when technology-based visits are not possible) or end-of-life care are permitted.
An updated LTC Safe Start Plan is currently under development for long term care settings. The updated plan should be released in advance of the January 11 expiration on statewide visitation restricts.
Read the full proclamation here. We will keep you apprised as standards are amended.
RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE SAFETY FIRESIDE CHAT WITH AHCA/NCAL, CMS, AND CDC
AHCA/NCAL, CMS, and the CDC hosted a fireside chat on December 30, 2020, where expert medical professionals asked and answered questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. This discussion was recorded and can be found here within the week.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
WHCA continues to post resources and information as it becomes available on our website. If you have questions or need additional information, please call the WHCA office at (800) 562-6170.
