New Updates
Updated COVID Guidance for PCH/ALR 1/11/2022
ODP Modified Medication Training extend to June 30, 2022
LTC RISE Program replaces RCAT 1/1/2022
DHS Regulatory Suspensions Guidance 12/22/2021
DHS Regulatory Suspensions Reinstated 12/6/2021
CMS Visitation Guidance updated 11/12/21
American Rescue Plan and Indoor Air Grant Funding
Guidance
Updated COVID Guidance for PCH/ALR 1/11/2022
PA Health Alert Website – PA HAN
Updated Guidance for PCH/ALR 6-23-21
BHSL Updates
- Guidance for Tuberculin Skin Testing and COVID Vaccination – Assisted Living 4-1-21
- Procedures for Self Inspection to Increase Capacity 11-16-2020
- PCH/ALR Administrator 24 online CEU 6-11-2020
- SansWrite POC Quick Reference Guide 6-2-2020
- DHS Inspections to begin 5-28-2020
- COVID19 Facility Reporting Requirements for PCH/ALR 5-26-2020
- Secretary Levine Order Reporting Requirements for PCH/ALR 5-22-2020
- Expedited Direct Care Staff Training for PCH and ALR 5-15-2020
- Clarification on Visitation Restrictions for PCH/ALR 5-5-2020
- Diabetes Insulin Training during COVID19
- Guidance for PCH/ALR – regulation waivers and grace periods
- COVID-19 Guidance for PCH/ALR
- Temporary Medication Training Alternative
- New and Existing Certification of Compliance Application Process
- Department of Health LTCF Data
OSHA
OSHA Vaccine Mandate FAQ 11-5-21
OSHA Guidance Applicable to Assisted Living Facilities
RCAT
Regional Congregate Care Assistance Teams 12-31-2020
Tomorrow’s Healthcare Resource for PCH/ALR
RCAT Extension 7-1-2021
RCAT Call Center Information 7-1-2021
COVID Vaccine
DOH’s Equitable Vaccine Distribution Fact Sheet
PA DOH Vaccine Website
Secretary Order of HealthCare Personnel Vaccine 1-6-2021
CDC Guidance Vaccination for Previous Infections
Argentum Vaccine Toolkit
Department of Health Vaccine Website
CDC COVID-19 Resource
CMS
CMS Updated Guidance including Visitation 3-10-21
CDC Updated Guidance on Vaccinated Residents/Staff 4-28-21
CMS LTC Updated Guidance Testing Requirements 4-27-21
CMS LTC Updated Visitation Guidance 4-27-21
Department of Human Services
DHS Coronavirus Website
Coronavirus Provider Resources
Press Releases
Mailing List