Respiratory illness guidance for high risk settings

Guidance for providers and administrators of long-term care facilities in San Francisco.

Documents

COVID-19

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.

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

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

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

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

For reporting, questions, and/or clarifications, contact the Communicable Disease Control Unit by phone at (415) 554-2830. We are here to help!