Stephanie Badillo-Sanchez

COVID-19 Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities

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Requested Actions Be aware, following COVID-19 guidelines for long-term care facilities will help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and protect residents and staff. All staff and visitors should be screened upon entry to the facility, provided a mask, hand hygiene performed, and information logged. Keep sign-in sheets for at least 30 days. Clean and disinfect … COVID-19 Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities

Urgent Notice: New Communicable Disease Fax Line

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The Communicable Disease department at the Yakima Health District has a new fax line to report notifiable conditions and communicable diseases. The new fax line is (509) 381-3526. The Yakima Health District investigates approximately 100 communicable diseases and conditions that are reportable to the local health jurisdiction. To report a notifiable condition, use the Notifiable … Urgent Notice: New Communicable Disease Fax Line