Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

While the White House campaign has a specific focus on nursing homes, LeadingAge NY believes that this effort will result in greater focus on vaccination for all DOH-regulated provider types. As such, members should ensure that they are in compliance with both federal (as applicable) and state regulations requiring education and offering of the vaccine.

Under the updated guidance, which applies to all health care settings, asymptomatic HCP with higher-risk exposures are not subject to work restrictions, unless they are moderately to severely immunocompromised. They must, however, be tested for COVID-19 24 hours after the exposure, and if negative, on days 3 and 5 after the exposure. The new guidance does not apply to ACFs, which will be subject to separate guidance anticipated in the near future.

Webinar on Dec. 6^th will focus on vaccination efforts.