COVID-19 Information for Residents, Families and Facilities

COVID-19 Resources

The National Consumer Voice's COVID-19 Resource Site
Consumer Voice's COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities is a good source for up-to-date information on COVID-19. It includes the latest guidance from both CMS and the CDC and resources to help residents and families advocate for themselves or their loved ones.

Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) COVID -19 Resource Center
KDHE's COVID-19 Resource Center provides up to date information Covid-19.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC's website with links to current guidance related to Covid-19

Visitation & Other Information

CMS Nursing Home Visitation Guidance (Updated 09-23-22)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - Revised September 23, 2022. Updated guidance for face coverings and masks during visits and removed vaccination status from the guidance.

KDADS Long-term Care Visitation Guidance (Updated 10-07-22)
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) - October 7, 2022 Updated Long-term Care Guidance.

Ombudsman Program Information

Long-term Care Ombudsman Family Survey on Covid-19
The Family Experience in Long-term Care during the COVID-19 visitation restrictions – a survey by the Office of the Kansas Long-term Care Ombudsman. Completed on 9/11/2020.

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