Steps for COVID-19 Flu Prevention in Nursing Homes:

• Actively screen visitors and strongly urge anyone who feels ill to stay home.
• Restrict Visiting hours  until further notice.
• No visitors under the age of 18, with exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
• Require visitors to use hand sanitizer upon entering the facility.
• Limit patients to their specific floor to avoid potential exposure may compromise their health.
• Actively screen employees.
• Anyone in close contact with someone exposed to COVID-19, should contact their health care provider and self-quarantine, for 14 days from date of exposure.