The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued an All Facilities Letter providing updated recommendations for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) regarding diagnostic screening testing of healthcare personnel (HCP) and response-driven testing of SNF residents to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The letter updates and clarifies CDPH routine diagnostic screening testing guidance for SNF HCP based on their vaccination status and the SNF's percentage of vaccinated residents and HCP. SNFs may discontinue routine diagnostic screening testing of asymptomatic HCP who are fully vaccinated and work in a facility where at least 70% of residents and HCP are fully vaccinated. Testing should continue for HCP with symptoms or higher-risk exposures to SARS-CoV-2, regardless of vaccination status. SNFs must daily monitor the percentage of their vaccinated residents and HCP and resume routine diagnostic screening testing of all HCP if the percentage drops below 70%. The letter also includes updated testing and quarantine guidance for newly admitted and readmitted residents based on their vaccination status.

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