Updated: BCD Memo 2020-26 is now BCD Memo 2020-27
The Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, Bureau of Communicable Diseases is sending an updated version of the BCD 2020-26 memo which is now BCD 2020-27 memo titled, “Prevention and Control of Acute Respiratory Illness Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities“.
Summary of Updates
The Department has restructured the section titled, “Temporary Halting of New Admissions to an LTCF – COVID-19 Outbreaks” to ensure clarity of the guidance. The following changes have been made:
- Provided separate admission guidance for units/wings/floors that have staff or residents positive for COVID-19 and those areas that do not
- Clarified new admission guidance when a non-direct resident care staff member is positive
- Emphasized there may be circumstances where admissions need to happen to a unit with COVID-19 positive staff or residents before the recommended time has passed
For consultation on particular facility situations, local health departments and the Bureau of Communicable Diseases are available to assist. If you have any questions or concerns about this memo, please contact the Bureau of Communicable Diseases at 608-267-9003.
