DHS Releases Guidance on Adult Day Care Centers and Programs

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COVID-19

Guidance on Adult Day Services and Programs Posted to DHS Website

This bulletin is being sent to local health officers, tribal health directors, public health nurses and staff, and key DPH staff.

Guidance on adult day services, care centers, programs, and adult pre-vocational programs has been posted to the DHS COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facilities page. These programs are at increased risk for COVID-19 transmission because there is increased risk when multiple people gather and interact. The guidance provides considerations related to capacity, spatial separation, physical distancing, infection control practices, and staffing.

Facilities/programs should also follow all appropriate provisions in the COVID-19: Long-Term Care Facilities and Services sections for:

  • Visitors to facilities
  • Guidance for all facilities
  • Resources