COVID-19 Updates and Information
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Long Term Care Ombudsman Resources
1st Wednesday COVID-19 Calls
Join us the 1st Wednesday as we answer questions about COVID-19 in long term care facilities.
Visiting Loved Ones in a Nursing Home
**NEW** On November 13, 2021, The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services updated its visitation guidance for Nursing Homes. Visitation is now allowed for all residents at all times.
MDHHS updated guidance for visitation in Residential Care Facilities, please click here to view the update from the Michigan.gov website.
MDHHS Guidance for the Holiday season, please click here to view the visitation guidance.
MDHHS Epidemic Order: Requirements for Residential Care Facilities - Rescission or March 17, 2021, please click here to view the order.
CMS Updates: November 13, 2021, with Nursing Home Guidance with Revised Visitation Recommendations, read the guidance here.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Guide for Resuming In-person Visits
Click here to download the guide.
MLTCOP Questions & Answers from COVID Calls:
Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care Podcast
The National Consumer Voice announced the release of a podcast, Overview of the Updated CMS Visitation Guidance. Click here for a description of the podcast.
State and Federal Guidelines
State of Michigan (LARA) - Federal Certification
Please click here to view details on the State of Michigan website.
CMS Notice - Screening Method for Visitors and Staff
Please click here to view the CSO order issued November 12, 2021.
MDHHS
Consumer Voice Resources
NORC Notes
What to Know When Making Holiday Visits Based on the Updated CMS Visitation Guidance, click here.
Other Resources
Essential Caregivers Coalition
Please click here to visit the website.
Michigan Caregivers for Compromise: Because isolation kills too!
Please click here to visit their Facebook page.