The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new Provider Information Notice (PIN) to guide Adult and Senior Care (ASC) licensees on COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategies for persons with dementia and those in memory care units. The PIN highlights the importance of consistency and routine for individuals with dementia, suggesting best practices such as assigning staff consistently to the same areas and creating photo name tags for staff and patients. It also recommends individualizing attention during the pandemic and implementing creative solutions to mask-wearing. The PIN advises maintaining physical distancing, making environmental modifications, and employing infection prevention and control measures. Additionally, the PIN provides strategies for caring for COVID-19 positive patients with memory loss, such as ensuring staff are in close proximity and using plastic barriers to create separate spaces.

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