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DHS Encourages Long-Term Care Facilities to Plan for Potential Outbreaks
Posted In: COVID-19 Updates,
Date posted Dec 21

This information is provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Wisconsin continues to see a high number of viruses circulating,...

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Updated Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Health Care Settings During the COVID-19 Pande
Posted In: COVID-19 Updates,
Date posted Oct 10

This information was provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released...

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Updated CDC COVID-19 Recommendations
Posted In: COVID-19 Updates,
Date posted Sep 2

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “source control” (i.e., face mask) recommendations for...

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Use of COVID-19 Positive Staff Who Are Asymptomatic or Have Mild/Mod Illness...
Posted In: COVID-19 Updates, Regulatory,
Date posted Feb 15

Waiver Requirements - Use of COVID-19 Positive Staff Who Are Asymptomatic or Who Have Mild to Moderate Illness with Improving Symptoms This...

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CDC Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
Posted In: COVID-19 Updates, Industry,
Date posted Dec 27

On Monday, December 27, the CDC shortened the recommended isolation and quarantine period for the general public. These changes are motivated by...

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