For Residents and Families

Phased Reopening of Long-Term Care Facilities Map
Learn what phase facilities are reopening by location.

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.

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.

Facts, Fears and Myths regarding the COVID-19 Vaccines addressed by NJ Medical Professionals for NJ’s Latinx Communities
Watch Spanish-language virtual town hall that was held on February 26th.

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub, FAQs
Find answers to common questions regarding the COVID-19 virus.
For Providers and Staff
State directives and orders
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- ED 21-001 Visitation Protocols Supplementing Executive Directive No. 20-026 (3/22/21)
- Memo to Facilities (322/21)
- Percentage of Residents and Staff Vaccinated as of 3/19/21, as reported
- Holiday Visitation Guidance Memo to Facilities (3/26/21)
- ED 20-013: LTC Staff Testing Requirements for COVID-19
- ED 20-017 Standards and Protocols for Visitors and Facility Staff
- ED 20-026 Resumption of Services in all Long-Term Care Facilities ("Reopening Directive")
- 4/13/20 Emergency Curtailment of Admissions Order
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