Coronavirus Update #18
CDC Update Call for Long-Term Care Facilities
CDC Update & Information Call for LTC

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a call that focused on current information about COVID-19 as it relates to long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. Topics discussed include infection prevention and control guidance, steps facilities should take to prepare, and available resources.

Please note that the recording of this call has NOT been posted yet, but it should be posted shortly. Check here for the recording.

You can also access the call slides here in the meantime.
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from our federal and state partners.
Please email COVID19@ahca.org for additional questions, and visit
www.ahcancal.org/coronavirus for additional information and resources.
As a reminder, we continue to advise:

  • The #1 action you and your teams can do right now is keep all people with cold/flu symptoms out of your centers.

  • Employees simply cannot come to work if they are symptomatic.

  • Be prepared to over-communicate with staff, residents, patients, and families.

  • Inventory supplies and medication - especially infectious control gear.

  • Review your policies and training.

  • Closely monitor the health of your patients, residents, and staff.

  • Establish lines of communication with your hospital partners, local and state health officials.
HFAM continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation with our state and national partners and will keep members informed. Additional information for healthcare professionals can be found on the  CDC  and on the   MDH   websites.