CDC Issues Infection Control Guidance on Monkeypox for Health Care Settings

On the July 11, 2022 LeadingAge National COVID-19 member call, it was noted that on July 5, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance on infection prevention and control for the Monkeypox virus. Staff stressed that skilled nursing facility (SNF) Infection Preventionists (IPs) should review the new guidance and ensure that their policies and procedures are in compliance.

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) also issued two Health Advisories recently, dated June 17, 2022 and July 8, 2022, which are not specifically directed at SNFs, but provide crucial information related to Monkeypox, including, but not limited to, vaccination and testing for the virus.

LeadingAge NY will continue to coordinate with LeadingAge National on this as well as monitor the CDC website for any updates that may affect our members.

Contact: Mark Kepner-Clough, mkepner-clough@leadingageny.org, 518-728-2365