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COVID-19 Information for Nursing Homes
PA HAN
Health Alerts, Advisories and Updates
PA DOH Guidance and Resources
COVID-19 Cases Associated with LTCFs or Personal Care Homes
COVID-19 Interim Nursing Facility Guidance
COVID-19 Interim Skilled Nursing Facilities Guidance - Frequently Asked Questions about Reopening
SNF Reopening Implementation Plan Template
(Word)
COVID-19 Testing Factsheet
COVID-19 State and CMS Survey Activity Guidance
PPE and Supplies Inventory Collection Tool
FAQ - Executive Order for Targeted Distribution of COVID-19 PPE and Supplies
(PDF)
COVID-19 LTC Staffing Resources
Overview of Long-Term Care Strategy
COVID-19 Skilled Nursing Facilities Data Reporting Requirements FAQ
Temporary Suspension of Requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Act to Allow Personnel to Collect and Test Specimens in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Order of SOH Universal Testing in SNF
(PDF)
SNF Testing Requirements
SOH Order SNF Testing FAQs
Update on Long-Term Care Facilities Mitigation Activities
Labs approved to process COVID-19 samples
(PDF)
State Registrar Notices
2020-13, Additional Guidance for Medical Professionals - Reporting of Deaths Attributed to COVID-19
(PDF)
2020-10, Medical Certification of a Report of Death
(PDF)
2020-05, Establishing an EDRS Account - Medical Professionals
(PDF)
2020-01, COVID-19 for Medical Professionals
(PDF)
Federal Guidance and Resources
Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
Questions? Call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)
Updated 7/10/2020