Reusable PPE Masks and Gowns:
- The Resource Center is a New York Alliance member that also employs individuals with disabilities to manufacture its products. They are offering reusable PPE masks and gowns at a price of $4.60 per mask and $32.00 per gown. Additional information can be found in their flyer linked here.
Governor Cuomo Executive Order 202.30:
- Over the weekend, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.30 which contained a number of directives related to Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities in the State in terms of testing and reporting. Yesterday, there was discussion with senior staff from OPWDD as to whether those provisions would be extended to facilities under the jurisdiction of OPWDD. Staff from OPWDD are continuing to work with the Department of Health and we will keep you apprised of any changes affecting OPWDD providers. A copy of the Executive Order can be found here.
OMH Infection Control Guidance:
- OMH has recently issued the attached Infection Control Guidance for OMH Residential and Site-Based Programs, which updates guidance previously issued by OMH on April 13, 2020. That guidance can be found here.
- Also, the self-assessment checklist which provides residential programs with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) elements that should be in place both before and after recognition of a confirmed, suspected, or possible COVID-19 case in the facility can be found here.
