Members encouraged to review call recording.

The state and federal guidance differ in scope and approach. Members are advised to follow the DOH guidance with respect to fully vaccinated personnel who are infected with COVID-19, in the context of a critical staffing shortage. Until DOH issues further clarification, members should consider following CDC guidance when they are not experiencing critical shortages and with respect to HCP who are exposed but not infected.

Update consolidates guidance on infected and exposed HCP and adds some clarifying language.

Members are encouraged to monitor their community infection rates not only to inform general infection prevention measures, but also to ensure compliance with guidance.

Guidance issued in light of new evidence on the Delta variant currently circulating in the United States.

The CDC has determined that there is no longer a shortage of approved respirators or surgical masks. It instructs facilities to cease using crisis capacity strategies and resume conventional practices.