Consistent with CDC recommendations, in counties with High Community Transmission Levels, masks are recommended for everyone in a health care setting where they might encounter patients or residents. In areas where Community Transmission Levels are not High, providers may choose not to require masks; however, masking is recommended for individuals with confirmed or suspected infections, who are exposed to COVID-19, who are residing or working in a unit experiencing an outbreak, or who are subject to a public health recommendation to mask.

State directs providers to mask consistent with CDC guidance after Feb. 13^th.

DOH sent an IHANS message on Feb. 8, 2023, notifying nursing homes of the availability of their new 60-day PPE stockpile inventory requirements. The facility-level files are available through the Health Commerce Distribution Management System to users with appropriate HCS roles.

Providers should ensure that policies and procedures are established.

Review the CDC’s recommendations to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community as certain masking requirements unwind.

The new, dedicated page includes instructions and tips for Section 202 providers to place no-cost bulk orders for COVID-19 tests for their communities.

This important funding source for services in senior housing can help eligible communities support independent living activities for their aging residents.

Nursing home providers have until Feb. 16^th to review data that will be used to update Medicare Care Compare in April.