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: Sheila Borden, RN, Infection Preventionist @ 509-886-6433.
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.
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:
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