Healthcare facilities are considered high risk settings, for which the risk of transmission of COVID-19 is high and populations have a greater chance of experiencing more serious COVID-19 disease consequences including hospitalization, severe illness, and death.
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GUIDANCE QUICK TABLE BY FACILITY TYPE:
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Masking in the facility
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All healthcare facilities and non-healthcare congregate settings
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Masking for general, daily use is recommended, but not required for healthcare workers, patients, and visitors. Wear a facemask for source control in all patient care and common areas of the facility (e.g., HCP breakrooms) for at least 10 days after symptom onset or positive test (if asymptomatic), if not already wearing a facemask as a part of universal source control masking. AFL 25-01 During Respiratory Virus Season (November 1 to April 30), refer to the Respiratory Virus Season Health Officer Order on masking and vaccinations.
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Healthcare worker vaccination
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All healthcare facilities and non-healthcare congregate settings
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Healthcare Personnel (HCP) are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, however HCP COVID-19 vaccination is no longer mandated by the city. During Respiratory Virus Season (November 1 to April 30), refer to the Respiratory Virus Season Health Officer Order on masking and vaccinations.
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Reporting
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Skilled Nursing Facilities and other healthcare facilities licensed by CDPH
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All COVID-19 positive cases among staff and residents must be reported to LBDHHS within 24 hours of identification through CalREDIE.
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Assisted Living Facilities and all other DSS- licensed facilities
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All COVID-19 positive cases among staff and residents must be reported to LBDHHS within 24 hours of identification via Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR)
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Behavioral health facilities
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All COVID-19 positive cases among staff and residents must be reported to LBDHHS within 24 hours of identification via Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR)
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Shelters and all other congregate settings
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All outbreaks of COVID-19 must be reported within 24 hours of identification. An outbreak is defined as5 or more epidemiologically linked*** residents/clients have tested positive for COVID-19 within a 7-day period. In settings with a census of 15 or less, the minimum is reduced to 3 cases.
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Resident Isolation (Residents who test positive for COVID-19)
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Skilled Nursing Facilities and other healthcare facilities licensed by CDPH
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Positive residents must be isolated in a private room or placed together with other positive residents in a separate unit/hall/section/building designated as a 'COVID-19 isolation area'. Isolation may be discontinued for positive residents after at least 10 days* have passed since symptom onset; AND |
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Assisted Living Facilities and all other DSS- licensed facilities
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Isolation may be discontinued for positive clients and staff after at least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; AND any other symptoms have improved. Staff and residents must wear a mask for 10 days following positive test result or symptom onset
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Behavioral health facilities
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Isolation may be discontinued for positive clients and staff after at least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; AND any other symptoms have improved. Staff and residents must wear a mask for 10 days following positive test result or symptom onset
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Shelters and all other congregate settings
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Isolation may be discontinued for positive clients and staff after at least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; AND any other symptoms have improved. Staff and residents must wear a mask for 10 days following positive test result or symptom onset
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Staff Isolation with suspected or confirmed respiratory viral infection, regardless of whether testing is performed
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Skilled Nursing Facilities and other healthcare facilities licensed by CDPH
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Do not return to work until at least 3 days have passed since symptoms onset** and at least 24 hours have passed with no fever (without use of fever-reducing medicines), symptoms are improving, and they feel well enough to return to work. AFL 25-01
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Assisted Living Facilities and all other DSS- licensed facilities
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Isolation may be discontinued for positive clients and staff after at least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; AND any other symptoms have improved. Staff and residents must wear a mask for 10 days following positive test result or symptom onset
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Behavioral health facilities
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Isolation may be discontinued for positive clients and staff after at least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; AND any other symptoms have improved. Staff and residents must wear a mask for 10 days following positive test result or symptom onset
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Shelters and all other congregate settings
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Isolation may be discontinued for positive clients and staff after at least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; AND any other symptoms have improved. Staff and residents must wear a mask for 10 days following positive test result or symptom onset
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*Isolation may be extended to up to 20 days for individuals who had critical illness (e.g., required intensive care) and beyond 20 days for individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.
**Where the first day of symptoms is day 0, making the first possible day of return to work on day
***To be considered epidemiologically linked, cases must have had contact with one another or exposure to a common source. 4.
Looking for general information on COVID-19?
Are you a health provider or community member looking for more information about HAIs?
Contact the Healthcare Associated Infections program
LBHAI@longbeach.gov
(562) 570-4302 Available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Facilities
Main Health Facilities Center
2525 Grand Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 570-4000
Multi-Service Center for the Homeless »
1301 West 12th Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 570-4500
Fax: (562) 570-8234
Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center - Center for Family and Youth »
6335 Myrtle Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805
Phone: (562) 570-3300
Fax: (562) 570-3306
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