PIN 22-05.1-ASC, COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirements Deferral

This notifies Adult and Senior Care Facilities that workers who provide proof of COVID-19 infection after completion of their primary series may defer booster administration for up to 90 days from date of first positive test or clinical diagnosis. Workers with a deferral due to a proven COVID-19 infection must be in compliance no later than 15 days after the expiration of their deferral. This supersedes PIN 22-05-ASC.

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The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new Provider Information Notice (PIN) outlining updated COVID-19 vaccination and booster requirements for workers in adult and senior care facilities. The notice is based on the State Public Health Officer Order of February 22, 2022. Workers must receive their booster dose by March 1, 2022, or within 15 days of becoming eligible. Workers who have had a recent COVID-19 infection may defer their booster dose for up to 90 days from the date of their first positive test or clinical diagnosis. Exemptions to vaccination requirements are allowed for religious beliefs or qualifying medical reasons. Exempt workers and those not yet boosted must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and wear surgical masks or higher-level respirators while in the facility.

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