Long Term Care Resources from UDOH
Watch for symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
A list of symptoms and additional information including when to seek medical attention can be found here.
COIMAGINE Infection Prevention COVID-19 Education
COIMAGINE UPDATES Education Infection Prevention
Webinars/Recordings
The AHCA/NCAL webinar presented by officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on March 3 was recorded. You can access the recording here.
The CDC Webinar regarding COVID-19 presented on March 5 was recorded. You can access the recording and slides here.
Ongoing Resources
Utah State Department of Health is providing resources and information here. Their public hotline number is 1-800-456-7707.
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) is providing online resources. Click here to access their information.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone practice effective handwashing and to stay at home if you have any symptoms of illness. Click here for CDC resources for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the general public.
he World Health Organization (WHO) is also providing insight and resources around COVID-19. Even if you are not seeing the illness in your community, WHO recommends Critical Steps you can take now.
Testing/screening
Work Med Contacts and Locations guide here
UDOH guidance for Assessing Healthcare Worker Risk Assessment
The Utah Department of Health has COVID-19 testing guidance here
The Utah Department of Health has a COVID-19 testing evaluation form here
Testing Sites for COVID-19 in the US
UDOH COVID-19 Self-Screening and Monitoring Tools for Healthcare Workers
PPE/Disinfection
Belfor ViaClean technologies announcement
Beflor 3 step cleaning information sheet
Premier Pharma Lamaguard Gown Information sheet
Premier Pharma Lamart Isolation gown information
Premier Pharma Lamgauard Disposable Gown info
Premier Pharma contact information below
Adrian Constance
Sales Manager
Premier Pharmaceuticals
7259 W Franklin Road, Boise ID 83709
O: (208) 639-0241 | C: (208) 910-9587
Adrian Constance
Sales Manager
Premier Pharmaceuticals
7259 W Franklin Road, Boise ID 83709
O: (208) 639-0241 | C: (208) 910-9587
Local Health Department PPE Contacts List
Open Jar PPE relief resource
Resource for Respiraory Fit testing
Olley May PPE Supply ordering Flyer
CDC Strategy for Optimizing the Supply of PPE
CMS guidance for use of Industrial Respirators
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing a list of disinfectants to fight COVID-19.
The CDC is providing information on Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators.
AHCA Video for PPE and Handwashing
Guidance for PPE update UDOH 4/6/2020
https://www.ecolab.com/coronavirus
ECOLAB Peroxide Cleaning Agent Letter
ECOLAB COVID-19 Fact Sheet
ECOLAB EPA approved product list COVID-19
ECOLAB Dishmachine guidance regarding COVID-19
Fit Testing CMS
Local Health Department Emergency Responses Coordinators and Health care Coalition Coordinators
QSO-20-31-ALL survey
QSO-20-30-NG Reopening
AHCA/NCAL Interim Guidance: Accepting Admissions from Hospitals During COVID-19 Pandemic
AHCA/NCAL What to do when COVID-19 gets in your LTC facility
The professional team at Consonus Health has created a physician/NP provider decision-making tool for SNF, AL, and residential care setting. Click here for the protocol.
CMS QSO-20-25-NH
CMS QSO 2-26-NH Updated notification requirements
COVID-19 only facility annoucement
Preparing Nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities for COVID-19
The CDC is providing information and resources specific to Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in LTC Facilities.
The CDC has provided a guidance on implementing home care. Click here to access this guidance.
FAQ's
You can keep up with the facts provided by the CDC here.
Utah COVID-19 Frequently asked questions
COVID-19 Fact Sheet
Misc
Pocket Guide Palliative Care for COVID-19
COVID-19 conversation guide
ED Code Status Converstaion Guide
Medicare Kepro Advocacy Flyer
CMS QSO-20-29-NH Reporting Regulations
The Utah Department of Health has provided a LTC Guidance Resource and LTC Talking Points
The Utah Deparment of Health has a COVID-19 Incident Action Plan here
CDC Commercial Establishment Guidelines
Utah Regional Healthcare Coalition Map and Contacts
The CDC is providing information on Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed COVID-19 or Persons Under Investigations for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings.
The CDC has Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19.
The CDC has issued Interim Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People with COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals.
COVID-19 Return to work guide SLC and Return to work Criteria for Healthcare workers CDC here.
- Business Continuity Planning – 5 steps to prepare your business and employees for pandemic outbreaks: https://www.ajg.com/us/pandemic-preparedness/
Confronting the Crisis: How Hospitals can prepare for the Coronavirus: https://www.ajg.com/us/news-and-insights/2020/feb/confronting-the-crisis/