Long Term Care Facilities
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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
COVID Testing Standing Orders.pdfReporting 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.
CDHD COVID-19 Positive Case Reporting Form.pdfCOVID-19 Reporting.pdfOther Resources
CDHD PPE Ordering Form.pdfStaff Guidance
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities.pdf- Interim guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care Facilities (cdc.gov)
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
- Facilities may report to CDHD using the Influenza Outbreak Reporting Form (doh.wa.gov) or REDCap Survey (Contact CDHD for more information)
- Influenza-associated Death (Laboratory-confirmed) Form (doh.wa.gov)
Transmission-based Droplet Precautions Sign
Influenza Vaccine Information
Influenza Antiviral Medications Information (cdc.gov)
Staff Guidance
OSHA Fact Sheet Norovirus.pdf- Norovirus Guidelines for Healthcare Settings (CDC.gov)
- Norovirus in Healthcare Facilities Fact Sheet (CDC.gov)
- EPA List G: Antimicrobial Products Registered with EPA for Claims Against Norovirus (epa.gov)
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.
- REDCap Link: https://redcap.doh.wa.gov/surveys/?s=KF9CPCFW9C OR
- Fax GI Illness Outbreak Line List to (509) 559-7778.
Other Resources
- Contact Precautions Sign (CDC.gov)
- Notification Alert for Norovirus Letter to Residents, Families, and/or Visitors