Information from the Winnebago County Health Department
Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 Updates for Healthcare Providers,
First Responders & Long-Term Care Facilities
May 29, 2020
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Attn: Assisted Living Providers - In order to reduce the foot traffic in assisted living facilities during the COVID-19 crisis, the Bureau of Assisted Living will conduct remote surveys. Surveys will include but not limited to:
All complaints that constitute imminent danger, immediate threat, and allegations of abuse and neglect
Complaints alleging infection control concerns, including facilities with potential COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses
Verifications visits required due to a No New Admission Order (NNAO) or NNAO Extended
Initial licensing/certification surveys
Surveyors will conduct remote surveys using a combination of phone calls, email/fax, and online video conference technology to complete interviews, record reviews, and observations. It's recommended that you review these Apple FaceTimeonline video conference guides to prepare for a remote survey. Read more here.
Updated recommendations about visitor restrictions and group activities to assist facilities if, based on guidance from their state and local officials, they begin to relax restrictions
