Risk at Long-Term Facilities

Among those facing the highest risk for COVID-19 are individuals living in long-term care facilities (LTC). DHSS’ Division of Health Care Quality is working closely with facilities to verify that they have strong screening, infection and isolation measures in place. In addition, the Division of Public Health asks LTCs with questions or concerns to email DPH_PAC@delaware.gov or call 1-866-408-1899, press ext. 2.

Governor’s Order on Long-Term Care Facilities

On April 15, Governor Carney issued an 11th amendment to his State of Emergency requiring stricter guidelines to prevent COVID-19 infections in nursing facilities and other long-term care facilities.

• DPH Covid Training 4.22.20
• SHOC Daily Status Form
• Testing Procedure for PAC Facilities
• DPH Lab Requisition Form
• Suggested Guidelines for Determining Presumed Positive COVID-19 Resident Status
• CDC Information on Donning and Doffing PPE
• Cloth Mask Guidance
• Health Care Waivers
• Public Health Orders for Regulatory Requirements
• PAC Medical Director Training
• Staffing Assistance Request Procedure
• Staffing Assistance Request Form
• Training Signature Attestation

More Provider and Long-Term Care Facility Resources

• Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions and Disposition of Patients with COVID-19 to Long-Term Care or Assisted Living Facilities
• CDC Information on Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities
• DPH Guidance for Management of Persons with Suspected COVID-19 Exposure, Discontinuation of Home Isolation April 7
• CDC Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
• CDC Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities
• Coronavirus Screening Checklist for Long-Term Facilities
• Poster for Restricting Visitors in LTC Facilities