The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter requiring skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to report the results of COVID-19 baseline testing to the department. Baseline testing is recommended for all residents and healthcare personnel in any SNF without a current positive case. The testing aims to detect cases quickly, stop transmission, and implement effective infection prevention and control actions. All baseline testing must be completed by June 30, 2020. Facilities must report various data, including the number of healthcare personnel and residents tested, as well as positive and negative results. Any resident or healthcare personnel testing positive for COVID-19 must be reported to the local health officer immediately. The letter provides resources and guidance for SNFs on COVID-19 testing recommendations.

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