Respiratory illness guidance for high risk settings

Documents

COVID-19

Prevention and management of COVID-19 in LTCFs November 5, 2024

To help long-term care facilities understand the health practice and safety requirements to prevent and manage the spread of COVID-19 among staff and residents.

Facility-Based Case Investigation Template for Reporting COVID-19 November 21, 2022

A case investigation spreadsheet template for facilities reporting COVID-19.

Health Officer Order: Mandatory Masking of Personnel in Skilled Nursing Facility Healthcare Settings October 16, 2024

Order of the health officer requiring personnel at skilled nursing facilities only to wear a well-fitting mask in areas where patients/residents are present.

Influenza

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Update 2023–24 September 8, 2023

Update

Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) Linelist April 8, 2024

Line list for facilities to report cases of non-COVID respiratory illness (influenza, RSV, etc.) to SFDPH.

Health Officer Order: Influenza Vaccination for Healthcare Workers September 17, 2021

Order of the health officer requiring healthcare workers in designated health facilities to receive their influenza vaccine each year during influenza season. The deadline to complete the annual requirement is no later than October 31st.

Resources

Vaccination

CDPH: Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Talking Points for Long-Term Care

Vaccination talking points for residents and families during respiratory virus season.

CDPH: LTCF COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit

Resource list to support continued access to COVID-19 vaccines for LTCF residents and staff.

SFDPH: Establishing an Influenza Vaccination Program for Staff

Checklist for developing a multi-strategy influenza vaccine promotion campaign for staff.

CDC: Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines

Influenza vaccine page for providers.

CDC: RSV Vaccination for Older Adults FAQ

Guidance for providers on RSV vaccination in older adults.

CDC: Talking with Patients about Vaccination

Guide for motivational interviewing in the context of vaccine promotion.

Case Management

CDPH: Recommendations for Prevention and Control of COVID-19, Influenza, and Other Respiratory Viral Infections in California Skilled Nursing Facilities – 2023-24

Streamlined guidance and strategies that can be broadly applied for the prevention and control of COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and other common respiratory viruses in California SNFs.

CDC: Influenza Antiviral Summary for Clinicians

Summary of influenza treatment guidance for the 2023-2024 season.

CDPH: Ventilation Best Practices for High-Risk Settings

Recommendations for optimizing ventilation in congregate/ high-risk settings.