The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new Provider Information Notice (PIN) outlining its oversight role and enforcement of COVID-19 health and safety guidelines in adult and senior care facilities. The PIN emphasizes the importance of adhering to local and statewide COVID-19 guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment, testing protocols, and additional mitigation measures. CDSS will work with licensees who are attempting in good faith to comply with these guidelines, but failure to follow them may result in citations or other disciplinary actions, such as civil penalties, license suspension or revocation, individual exclusion from a facility, or other actions specified in the Health and Safety Code or Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Facilities are required to follow the strictest requirements in case of differing guidelines from various authorities and may contact their Regional Office for assistance in reconciling differences.

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