The CDC recommends that all adults aged 75 and older, as well as adults aged 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV due to certain chronic medical conditions or who live in nursing homes, receive the RSV vaccine.

Nursing home members advised to review updated FAQs.

With the Health Commissioner’s declaration, the requirement that certain personnel unvaccinated for the current influenza season wear a surgical or procedure mask while in areas where patients or residents may be present is no longer in effect.

Nursing home members are encouraged to participate in the CDC’s enhanced barrier precautions townhall on May 22^nd and vaccine payment webinar on May 30^th.

New QSO-24-08-NH incorporates Enhanced Barrier Precautions into infection control procedures for MDROs, aligning with nationally accepted standards.

DOH confirms that ACF and AL providers should follow updated guidance.

To complete the upgrade to Level 3 access and resume reporting capabilities, NHSN users should email nhsn@cdc.gov with the subject line “Enhancing Security Data – Level 3.”