CDC updates COVID guidance for assisted living communities

The update provides recommendations on infection reporting, visitor restrictions and group activities


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance to assisted living communities, according to an article on the McKnight’s Senior Living website.

The update provides recommendations on infection reporting, visitor restrictions and group activities.

The CDC’s recommendation included:

  • Have a plan for visitor and personnel restrictions
  • Encourage the use of face masks
  • Encourage social (physical) distancing
  • Provide access to supplies, including hand sanitizer, and implement recommended infection prevention and control practices

Read the article.

 

 



June 11, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control

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