COVID-19: Weekly Updates & Resources from CHUG
THE CDC RELEASES PHASED REOPENING PLANS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
Since each individual facility must meet specific requirements for reopening, different facilities in the same community could be in different phases based on eligibility by the following criteria:
Case status in the community
Case status in the facility
Staffing level
Universal screening
Universal source control & hand hygiene
Testing plan & response strategy
CHUG UPDATES: Disasters can be unpredictable and often arrive at the worst possible time. The key to the successful mitigation of any emergency is preparedness.
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