The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a Provider Information Notice (PIN) outlining COVID-19 infection control recommendations for celebrations and outings in healthcare facilities, including nursing homes. The PIN emphasizes the importance of following California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines for private gatherings and urges facilities to avoid gatherings outside of immediate households. It also provides guidance on communal activities and dining, recommending physical distancing, hand hygiene, and face coverings. Facilities must screen returning residents for COVID-19 symptoms and isolate symptomatic residents pending test results. Quarantine and testing guidance is provided for residents returning from visits to communities with substantial or widespread transmission. The PIN aims to protect residents, staff, and visitors from COVID-19 infection during the holiday season.

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