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DOH Guidance for Nursing Homes – 2023

March 27, 2023

DOH Guidance for Nursing Homes – 2023

DOH FAQs on COVID-19 Antigen Testing Require Serial Tests for Symptomatic Individuals

Issued in response to changes in the FDA's emergency use authorizations, the FAQs reiterate requirements to conduct two tests, 48 hours apart, when using antigen point-of-care or at-home tests on symptomatic individuals who test negative.

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March 27, 2023

DOH Guidance for Nursing Homes – 2023

Active Screening Not Required for Nursing Home Staff

DOH clarified in an email to LeadingAge NY that passive screening for COVID-19 infections, symptoms, and exposures is acceptable for nursing home staff, as well as visitors.

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March 21, 2023

DOH Guidance for Nursing Homes – 2023

DOH Issues Updated Nursing Home Visitor Testing and Screening Guidance

The new guidance indicates that DOH is fully aligning with CMS QSO-20-39-NH regarding nursing home COVID-19 screening and visitor testing. Specifically, nursing homes are no longer required to verify that visitors have a negative COVID-19 test before entry or conduct active COVID-19 screening.

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March 20, 2023

DOH Guidance for Nursing Homes – 2023

DOH FAQs on FDA Revisions to COVID-19 Antigen Tests: Requirements for Serial (Repeat) Testing
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March 17, 2023

DOH Guidance for Nursing Homes – 2023

DOH Advisory: Update: Nursing Home Visitor Testing and Screening for COVID-19
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February 10, 2023

DOH Guidance for Nursing Homes – 2023

DOH DAL on Use of Face Masks and Face Coverings in Healthcare Facilities
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