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Guidance for Community Residential Providers during COVID-19 Outbreak
In response to COVID-19, we are providing the latest guidance from the Department of Health (DOH) for community residential services: Guidance for Supported Living, Home Care Agencies, and other Community Residential Services.
We are also sharing some best practices and protocols community residential programs in Washington State:
COVID-CommunityResBestPractices.pdf
Community Residential, Staff Instruction
Community Residential, Sample Letter to Family/Guardians
According to DOH, the majority of people at risk of exposure to COVID-19 is thought to be low. While widespread circulation is not happening in most at this time, epidemiologists warn that this could change rapidly and the mortality rate for COVID-19 is much higher than that of the common flu.
It is imperative that long-term care and community social-service providers establish and implement clear precautionary and containment measures to help reduce the spread of this virus as soon as possible.
For up-to-date facts, figures and guidance on COVID-19 please visit DOH's webpage at https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus.
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