By vgreene, 31 August, 2020 Even if test is negative, individual should wear mask when they cannot physically distance during workday, avoid crowds and indoor crowded places, wash hands frequently, and monitor self for sx
By vgreene, 31 August, 2020 More frequent testing required if person leaves facility of regular basis (eg, dialysis or medical appointments)
By vgreene, 31 August, 2020 If outbreak in facility, testing will be needed, and will be continued at regular intervals until outbreak is over
By vgreene, 31 August, 2020 If symptomatic, testing is needed. Self-isolation is required until results known. If tested positive, individual may return to work after 10 days from sx onset and 24h from when any fever subsided on its own (w/o aid of antipyretics), and w/ improvement
By vgreene, 31 August, 2020 Testing is necessary, unless already tested as part of facility’s operational plans
By vgreene, 31 August, 2020 The higher the incidence rate in the county in which an individual lives/works, the more frequent the testing
By vgreene, 31 August, 2020 If outbreak in facility, testing will be needed, and will be continued at regular intervals until outbreak is over; serial testing will be needed based on county’s % positivity rate