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COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is caused by the virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and was first identified in December 2019. Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings is a recognized risk that can manifest in the form of outbreaks and requires careful attention to infection control procedures.
Featured Resources:
Helpful resources and guidance for managing the risk of COVID-19 in healthcare settings include:
- CORHA/CSTE Proposed Investigation/Reporting Thresholds and Outbreak Definitions for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
- CDC's Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
- CDC’s COVID-19 Information for Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
- CDC’s COVID-19 Information for Dialysis Facilities
- CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network COVID-19 Module and Dashboards
- CDC's COVID-19 Information for Health Departments
State: Montana Leverages Partnerships to Manage COVID-19 Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities
CORHA Principles and Practices for Healthcare Outbreak Response