COVID-19 Resource Blog
Unlike PA-HAN-508, which addressed the transmission of COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities, this updated and expanded guidance applies more broadly to all long-term care facilities.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, many states have acted to protect their health care workers and facilities by providing them with civil, and, in some instances, criminal, immunity in connection with their fight against COVID-19.
On May 12, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (“DOH”) released new guidance announcing a universal testing strategy for Skilled Nursing Facilities in the state intended to help prevent and control infection in long-term care facilities.
The New Jersey Department of Health launched a pilot program last month aimed at testing all 3,700 residents and staff at 16 southern New Jersey long-term care facilities.
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