DHSS Revised Guidance for Facilities with COVID-19 Positive Cases

These guidelines describe implementation steps to help limit the spread of infection when a staff member or resident develops COVID-19 in your facility. The guidance can be found under the Long Term Care Facilities Link at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/professionals.php#collapseSix. The title of document is COVID-19 LTCF Guidance.

** Please review the document as there are important changes to the guidance, including facility-wide testing upon identification of a positive case and routine follow-up testing.