In This COVID-19 Update: CDC Webinar Trainings for LTCF COVID-19 Module: New Mandatory Reporting CDC Increases Priority for COVID-19 Testing in Long Term Care Residents How the Ombudsman Program Can Help Providers CDC Launches LTC Frontline Staff Training Webinar CDC Updates COVID-19 Symptoms CDC Webinar Trainings for LTCF COVID-19 Module: New Mandatory Reporting CDC’s … [Read more]
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting and other COVID-19 Updates Cleaning & Disinfecting for Reopening This guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Reopening America requires all of us to move forward together by practicing social distancing … [Read more]
Interim Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated on the COVID-19 Situation Summary as it becomes available. Meat and poultry processing facilities are a component of the critical infrastructure within the Food and Agriculture … [Read more]
CDC’s New PPE Educational Materials CDC has developed new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) educational materials to be used as an aide when training healthcare personnel on selecting and correctly using; donning (putting on), doffing (taking off), and disposing of PPE to protect themselves from exposure to COVID-19 in the healthcare settings. New COVID-19 Educational Materials Include: … [Read more]
CDC Offers Strategic Planning for Potential Staffing Shortages Patrick Connole Plans must include considerations for permitting health care providers to return to work without meeting all return to work criteria outlined. Read more now.