For Residents and Families

Vaccination Coverage at New Jersey Long Term Care Facilities
This interactive data dashboard is updated twice weekly.
Discussion Guide for Long Term Care Facilities
The Department of Health has created a discussion guide to help long term care facility employees talk to staff and colleagues who are hesitant to get vaccinated.

Current Outbreaks in NJ LTC Facilities
View NJ COVID-19 cases associated with LTC Outbreaks.

Criteria for Phased Resumption of Services
View quick reference of Executive Directive No. 20-026.

Request for Recommendations for Consideration by the New Jersey Task Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Safety
The Task Force is charged with developing recommendations to make changes to New Jersey's long-term care system.

COVID-19 Community Resources
Resources and handouts to download for use in your community.

Long-Term Care Toolkit
New Jersey Long-Term Care and Home Healthcare Providers COVID-19 Employee Communications Digital Resource Kit.

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub, FAQs
Find answers to common questions regarding the COVID-19 virus.
For Providers and Staff
CMS resources
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- CMS QIO training resources
- CMS Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes
- Information on CMS-certification of nursing homes
- CMS FAQ on Nursing Home Visitation
- 8/26/2020 CMS guidance on testing requirements in nursing homes
- CMS Memo Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations for State and Local Officials
- CMS Interim Final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes
- CMS Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System updates, Nursing Home Staff Counts, Frequently Asked Questions, and Access to Ombudsman
CDC resources
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- CDC Resources for Healthcare Professionals
- CDC Infection Control Guidelines
- CDC Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
- CDC Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel
- CDC Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
- CDC Considerations for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities
- NHSN COVID 19 Reporting Module
Healthcare Provider Toolkit
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- Vaccine Approval Process (ASTHO)
- Infographic: COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process (www.covidvaccineanswers.org)
- EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers [Pfizer/BioNtech] [Moderna]
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
- COVID-19 Provider Checklist
- Flyers to Promote Vaccination (CDC): [All Our Tools] [Why Get Vaccinated] [Top Priority]
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccination: Training and Education Materials
- Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine: Information for Health Care Workers
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
- Healthcare Provider Education for COVID-19 Vaccines
Information for Long-Term Care Facilities