Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes

Updated Nov. 20, 2020

New Resources: 

CMS Alert Addressing Holiday Celebrations

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Testing and Management Considerations for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms when SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses are Co-circulating

Read the complete guidance here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/long-term-care.html

Related Documents and Resources

• Considerations for the Public Health Response to COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
• Interim Testing in Response to Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Home Residents and Healthcare Personnel
• Considerations for Performing Facility-wide SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Nursing Homes
• Considerations for Memory Care Units in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool for Nursing Homes Preparing for COVID-19
• CDC Strategy for COVID-19 Testing Nursing Homes.
• Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)