INTERIM Guidelines for Preparation and Response to Single Cases and Outbreaks of COVID19 in Long-Term Care Settings

To: Long Term Care Facilities From: CO-CDPHE The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to long-term care facilities (LTCFs) when a resident or healthcare personnel is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 and to provide recommendations to prevent transmission within the facility. These recommendations are specific for nursing homes, including skilled nursing facilities. Much of this information could also be applied in assisted living facilities. Guidance provided in this document is based on currently available information at the time it was drafted and is subject to change. Click here for full guideline. CDPHE COVID-19 web page: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus CDC COVID-19 web page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.