Prevention and Control of Acute Respiratory Illness Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities

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COVID-19

Prevention and Control of Acute Respiratory Illness Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities

BCD Memo: 2020-26

Summary

This memo is intended as guidance to medical and administrative staff of long-term care facilities (LTCF) including skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), community based residential facilities (CBRFs), and residential care apartment complexes (RCACs) in Wisconsin. With regards to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, emerging information about the disease and changes in community spread may necessitate rapid changes to guidance. Refer to CDC or DHS websites for the most up-to-date information.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Bureau of Communicable Diseases at 608-267-9003.

Read the full memo here.