CDC changes community COVID-19 isolation guidance; does not change guidance for Vanderbilt Health employees, patients or facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines that can help reduce the spread of a variety of common respiratory viruses, such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. Those actions include staying at home when sick, staying up to date with vaccines, practicing good hygiene, and improving indoor air quality.
Specifically, the CDC issued updated...
Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Correctional and Detention Facilities
Guidance on preparing for, preventing, and managing the spread of COVID-19 in correctional and detention facilities.
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Correctional and Detention Facilities
Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities
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Healthcare Facilities That Have Implemented COVID-19 Electronic Case Reporting
Healthcare Facilities That Have Implemented COVID-19 Electronic Case Reporting
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FAQs for Correctional and Detention Facilities
FAQs for administrators, staff, people who are incarcerated, families
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Guidance for Administrators in Parks and Recreational Facilities
Guidance for park administrators
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Preparedness Tools for Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
To aid healthcare professionals and hospitals, CDC has developed two checklists that identify key actions that can be taken now to enhance preparedness for potential or confirmed patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Key Considerations for Transferring Patients to Relief Healthcare Facilities when Responding to Community Transmission of COVID-19 in the United States
This guidance outlines key considerations for states and healthcare systems to consider strategies for transferring patients, staff, and supplies between health facilities to optimize patient care, balance resources, and minimize use of crisis care standards. One option is the identification of relief healthcare facilities and establishing or coordinating with existing federal, state, or regional Medical...