I’m providing this guidance as another resource to help LTCFs hone their response to COVID-19.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has published this document to give nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities guidance in the event a positive COVID-19 case is associated with the facility. This 78-page guide is version 3.3.
Here’s the Table of Contents:
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Also of note is that the state of Texas has a COVID-19 dashboard that is updated each day by 4pm. COVID-19 Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities is where you can download such data. The Additional Data tab on this dashboard contains more information as well.
Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing?