For long-term care providers and other health care organizations, the current increase in measles activity serves as a reminder to verify staff immunity status, reinforce isolation protocols, educate personnel on recognizing measles symptoms, and maintain close communication with local health departments.

Governor to take steps to reduce SADC fraud, waste, and abuse.

Reminders of regulatory requirements for certain DOH-regulated providers that come with declaration, as well as other vaccination requirements and reporting due Oct. 30th. 

The updated guidance provides a more practical and streamlined approach to work restrictions and return-to-work criteria for health care workers recovering from COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections. DOH will review the guidance – along with updates on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV activity, and practical considerations for managing staff exposures, work restrictions, and return-to-work decisions – during a webinar on Oct. 29^th from 1-2 p.m.

The recall notice, which cites fire hazards and entrapment risks, should be reviewed by all providers with patients/residents who use Medline beds.