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CDC: Infection Prevention and Control Considerations for Alternate Care Sites
CDC provides infection prevention and control (IPC) considerations for alternate care sites.
CDC: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
Key concepts include limiting how germs can enter the facility, isolating symptomatic patients as soon as possible, and protecting healthcare personnel.
County of Santa Clara & City of San Jose: Addressing COVID-19 in the Homeless Community
Summary of activities to assist people experiencing homelessness in this community, including increased outreach and expanded housing options for quarantine or isolation.
Raleigh News & Observer: Here’s how the homeless are being screened in Wake
In Wake County, NC, they’re using tablets and telehealth visits to care for people experiencing homelessness.
CDC: Interim Guidance on Management of COVID-19 in Correctional and Detention Facilities
These PPE practices from the CDC are appropriate in any contexts where staff are working closely with people who may be COVID+.
Seattle/King County Public Health: Interim Guidance on COVID-19 for Homeless Service Providers
Guidance specific for homeless service providers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Thank you!
We appreciate all of the communities, providers, and people working to ensure the safety and health of individuals experiencing homelessness during this crisis.
CDC, HUD: Non-Congregate Approaches to Sheltering for COVID-19 Homeless Response
CDC and HUD guidance on setting up isolation spaces in congregate and non-congregate settings and screening individuals.
NYC Health Dept: Coronavirus Disease Guidance for Congregate Settings
NYC Health Dept. guidance on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
California: Recommended Approaches for COVID-19 Response for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
California guidance on screening, triage, isolation, and more.
CDC: Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
The CDC’s guidance on how to plan, prepare, and respond to COVID-19.
