The California Department of Health has issued a new All Facilities Letter with updated recommendations for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccination. The letter requires SNF healthcare personnel to complete their primary vaccine series and booster dose by March 1, 2022, unless exempt. Unvaccinated exempt personnel and those eligible for a booster but have not received it must undergo twice-weekly COVID-19 testing. The letter also recommends that all SNF healthcare personnel, including those fully vaccinated and boosted, undergo at least twice-weekly screening testing wherever feasible. Additionally, the letter outlines updated testing and quarantine guidance for newly admitted and readmitted residents, as well as procedures for the duration of isolation for residents who test positive for COVID-19. Non-compliance with these regulations may result in consequences for affected healthcare facilities.

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