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Long Term Care Facilities

COVID-19

Long-Term Care Facilities are at high risk for severe COVID-19 outbreaks due to their congregate nature and vulnerable population (e.g., older adults with multiple co-morbidities). These resources are intended to help long-term care facilities take the appropriate steps to prepare for and respond to cases of COVID-19 in their facility, and thereby protect the health of residents and staff.

Long-Term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult family homes, etc.) reporting positive cased and/or requesting COVID-19 guidance, please call 509-886-6400.

Staff Guidance

Reporting Requirements

Long-term care facilities are required to report all suspected and confirmed outbreaks to their local health jurisdiction per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-101-105.

Other Resources

Influenza

Staff Guidance

Reporting Requirements

Long-term care facilities are required to report all suspected and confirmed outbreaks to their local health jurisdiction per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-101-105. LTCFs are required to report the following:

  • A Sudden increase in acute febrile respiratory illness over the normal background rate OR
  • Any resident who tests positive for influenza

Transmission-based Droplet Precautions Sign

Influenza Vaccine Information

Influenza Antiviral Medications Information (cdc.gov)

Norovirus

Staff Guidance

Reporting Requirements

  • Long-term care facilities are required to report all suspected and confirmed outbreaks to their local health jurisdiction per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-101-105.
  • Report GI Illness outbreaks to CDHD through either electronically through REDCap or fax/encrypted email.

Other Resources

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