[3] See CDPH, Guidance for Local Health Jurisdictions on Isolation and Quarantine of the General Public, providing that Emergency Medical Services personnel are permitted to follow the Guidance on Quarantine for Health Care Personnel in AFL 21-08.7, available at the following web address: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-on-Isolation-and-Quarantine-for-COVID-19-Contact-Tracing.aspx. CDPH believes the transition to an online platform as well as having the Centralized Program Flex Unit (CPFU), a centralized team, dedicated to this process will increase efficiency and consistency in the review process. To provide a smooth transition and mitigate delays in responding to requests, CHCQ has developed an implementation plan. These materials may not be distributed further, except for "fair use," without permission of the copyright owner. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) is centralizing and automating the program flexibility process for all facilities requesting program flexibility and for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) requesting Workforce Shortage Waivers (WSW) and Patient Needs Waivers (PNW). [1] All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-08.7. On Dec. 22, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a public health order that requires all eligible workers to receive their booster on or before Feb. 1. ?L`f J`BHQ$$X0 NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C., section 107, some material is provided without permission from the copyright owner, only for purposes of criticism, comment, scholarship and research under the "fair use" provisions of federal copyright laws. Sacramento, CA 95899-7377, For General Public Information: Departments | Village of Britton To help hospitals comply with AB 1020, which takes effect on January 1, 2022, CHA has compiled the following details. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. PDF Assembly Bill (AB) 1020: Health Care Debt and Fair Billing What CDPH Issues New All Facilities Letters on Dec. 22 Booster Mandate User guides and training resources will be available at theCPFU website. The order also requires twice-weekly testing for workers who are unvaccinated or workers who are vaccinated, due for a booster, but not currently boosted. Espaol, - AFL 22-12 From the California Department of Public Health June 24, 2022 TO: All Facilities SUBJECT: Updated Regulatory References to Health Care Standards of Practice AUTHORITY: Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 1275 All Facilities Letter (AFL) Summary This AFL notifies all facilities of proposed updates to regulatory references in Title 22 of CHA News 05 Dec 2022 CDPH Updates Quarantine Guidance The California Department of Public Health has revised its quarantine and isolation guidelines for health care employees. HCAI COVID-19 and RSV Resources - HCAI Before adopting the AFL standards in order to immediately return employees to the workplace who have COVID-19 or have had a close contact exposure, employers should assess the potential liability associated with such a decision. All Facilities Letters (ca.gov) . It is recommended to use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox as your web browser when opening the AFL. Intermediate Care FacilitiesManagement CompaniesPrimary Care ClinicsSkilled Nursing Facilities, PO Box 997377 Decrease, Reset That AFL. Britton Deerfield Elementary and High School. All Facilities Letter (AFL) Summary - CANHR COVID-19 News & Resources Prior to the issuance of the updated CDPH AFL, health care and emergency medical services personnel were subject to the exclusion requirements set forth in an earlier AFL that aligned with then operative guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The following table includes the rollout schedule: Facilities with known program flexes scheduled to expire will be contacted 90 days prior to the expiration date separately via email to facilitate registration. hbbd``b`~ $ & Dv "HJn@B,H,Hu0012Y K AFL 21-08.8 From the California Department of Public Health March 7, 2022 TO: General Acute Care Hospitals (GACHs)Acute Psychiatric Hospitals (APHs)Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) SUBJECT: Guidance on Quarantine and Isolation for Health Care Personnel (HCP) Exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and Return to Work for HCP with COVID-19(This AFL supersedes AFL 21-08.7) AUTHORITY:Proclamation of Emergency(PDF) All Facilities Letter (AFL) Summary The purpose of this AFL is to provide hospitals and SNF with updated guidance on:Exposure risk assessment and work restriction for asymptomatic HCP with SARS-CoV-2 exposures (quarantine)Work restrictions for HCP diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection (isolation)This revision incorporates updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance onInterim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2andStrategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages.Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 14126.033 a SNFs receipt of the annual increase in the weighted average Medi-Cal reimbursement rate may be conditioned on the facilitys good faith compliance with CDPH AFLs related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, as a result the recommendations included in this AFL are requirements for SNFs.This AFL update supersedes and removes the temporarily adjusted return-to-work criteria in place from January 8, 2022 February 1, 2022, which was not renewed. 967 0 obj <> endobj Facilities will be invited to register based on the district office where the facility is located. If you would like to receive email notifications of AFL releases, please submit your request to, Reset If possible, the CDPH also recommends that such personnel be assigned to provide care to patients who are COVID-19 positive.