The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance for retirement and independent living communities, including assisted living communities that do not provide medical services. AHCA/NCAL has learned that the CDC will be releasing guidance for assisted living communities in the coming days. Until that guidance is published, we strongly recommend that members follow AHCA/NCAL’s previously issued recommendations on visitors, communal dining and events.
The CDC guidance for retirement communities and independent living is similar to AHCA/NCAL’s guidance in that they suggest canceling all public or non-essential group activities and events, cleaning and disinfecting all areas, screening visitors when appropriate and possible and posting information related to COVID-19.
In recognizing the home-like environment of these residences, the guidance also highlights asking residents to self-monitor, asking residents to ensure they have needed medications, etc. The guidance also recommends that providers work with the local department of health if a positive case of COVID-19 were to be found in the building. It is key to note that the guidance covers retirement communities, assisted living communities that are a less medical model, and CCRCs. Again, we recommend that members utilize AHCA/NCAL’s more robust guidance as well.
For additional questions, please email COVID19@ahca.org and visit www.ahcancal.org/coronavirus for more information and resources.
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