COVID-19 Information and Resources

2020

• COVID-19 2020 PINs

2021

• PIN 21-10-CCLD - Updated Statewide Waiver And Guidance For Administrator Certification Program Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• PIN 21-08-CCLD - Oversight Role And Resumption Of On-Site Inspections
• PIN 21-04-CCLD - Federal Emergency Management Agency Funeral Assistance Program For COVID-19 Funeral Expenses
• Translation: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-03-CCLD - Statewide Waivers For Licensing Requirements Related To Tuberculosis (TB) Testing And Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
• PIN 21-01-CCLD - Benefits And Impacts Of The Implementation Of Guardian

2020

• COVID-19 2020 PINs

2021

•  PIN-21-30-ASC - Announcing The Availability Of The California Department Of Public Health’s Binaxnow™ Antigen Testing Program For Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) For Adult And Senior Care (ASC) Facilities
• PIN 21-29-ASC - Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Regaining What Was Lost Physically, Mentally, And Socially
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-28-ASC - Updated Facility Staff Testing Guidance For Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-26-ASC - Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Updated Guidance On Return Towards Normal In Adult And Senior Care Facilities
• PIN 21-25-ASC - Annual Inspections Utilizing The Infection Control Domain
• PIN 21-24-ASC - (Updated - May 3, 2021) Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Inspections: The New Infection Control Domain
• PIN 21-23-ASC - Updated Quarantine And Isolation Guidance For Facility Staff During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-22-ASC - Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Further Guidance On Visitation, Outings, Dining, And Social Activities
• PIN 21-21-ASC - Adult Day Program Operations And Vaccinations During COVID-19 Pandemic
• PIN 21-20-ASC - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVD-19) Options For Accessing COVID-19 Vaccine
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-19-ASC - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Prevention And Mitigation For Persons In Care With Dementia And Persons In Care In Memory Care Units
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-18-ASC - Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): New Guidance On Visitation, Outings, Dining, And Social Activities
• PIN 21-17.2-ASC - Statewide Waiver Related To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) And Visitation; Communal Dining; Group Activities; Non-Essential Services; Outings; New Admissions; And Entertainment
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-17.1-ASC - Statewide Waiver Related To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) And Visitation; Communal Dining; Group Activities; Non-Essential Services; Outing; New Admissions; And Entertainment
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-17-ASC - Updated Statewide Waiver Related To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) And Visitation; Communal Dining; Group Activities; Non-Essential Services; Outings; And New Admissions
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• PIN 21-16-ASC Guidance On The Use Of Antigen Tests, Including The Binaxnow™ Point-Of-Care (POC) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-10) AG Card Test Kit
• PIN 21-15-ASC - Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Pandemic Updates And Preventing And Addressing Compassion Fatigue And Caregiver Burnout
• PIN 21-14-ASC - Vaccination Of Residents And Facility Staff For Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
• PIN 21-12-ASC - Resident Isolation And Cohorting, Staffing, Personal Protective Equipment, And Face Coverings
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
• PIN 21-11-ASC - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Options For Accessing COVID-19 Testing
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
• PIN 21-10-ASC - N95 Respirator Fit Testing Resources For Adult And Senior Care Residential Facilities
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
• PIN 21-09-ASC - Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Regulations and Laws
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
• PIN 21-08-ASC - Informational Call Regarding Preventing COVID-19 In Adult And Senior Care Facilities: Next Steps After Vaccination
• PIN 21-07-ASC - Invitation To Participate In A Survey Regarding Informational Calls
• PIN 21-06-ASC - Update To Guidance For Decontamination And Reuse of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
• PIN 21-04-ASC - Advance Care Planning During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog |
• PIN 21-02-ASC - Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines Steps For Success
• 1/12/2021 Update: Please note new time and Zoom webinar link
  New Time: 1:15 PM – 2:55 PM
  Zoom Webinar Information: (click here)
  Passcode: 684820
• PIN 21-01-ASC - Residential Alternate Care Sites to Increase Bed Capacity Due to Anticipated Surge in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• PIN 21-01-CCRC - Cornonavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Costs & Funding Transparency Requirements

2020

• COVID-19 2020 PINs

2021

• PIN 21-17-CCP - Local Licensing Call For Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• PIN 21-16-CCP - Facility Closure Survey
• Translations: Español
• PIN 21-15-CCP - Local Licensing Call For Child Care Providers 
• PIN 21-14-CCP - Guidance for Applying for Child Care Licensure or Expanding Existing Operations for Previously Licensed Child Care Providers, Providers Who Have Provided Care Subject to a Waiver or License Exempt Status or Individuals Considering Providing Licensed Care.
• PIN 21-12-CCP - Local Licensing Call For Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) And Hot Topics
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
• PIN 21-10-CCP - Local Licensing Call For Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) And Hot Topics
• PIN 21-09-CCP - Reminder For Providers To Update Contact Information With Child Care Licensing
• PIN 21-08-CCP - (Supersedes PIN 20-22-CCP) Updated COVID-19 Guidance For Cohorst, Group Size, And Ratios In Licensed & License-Exempt Child Care Settings; And Updated Guidance For County Risk Levels. Guidance And Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding Individual Waivers Available For Licensed Child Care Facilities And License-Exempt Providers Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• PIN 21-07-CCP - Statewide Waivers To Renew Pediatric CPR And First Aid Certifications Due To The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
• PIN 21-06-CCP - COVID-19 Vaccines For The Child Care Sector
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
• PIN 21-05-CCP - Local Licensing Call For Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt |
• PIN 21-03-CCP - Regulations For Single Center Licenses Will Be Delayed Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• PIN 21-02-CCP - Local Licensing Call For Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | русский | عربي | فارسی

2020

• COVID-19 2020 PINs

2021

• PIN 21-18-CRP - Guidance Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination Eligibility for Minor Foster Youth 12 Years Of Age and Older (Supersedes PIN 21-16-CRP)
• PIN 21-16-CRP - Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility for Minor Youth 16 And 17 Years of Age in Foster Care (Superseded by PIN 21-18-CRP)
• PIN 21-11-CRP - Revisions to LIC 9106A Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Plan of Operation and Program Statement
• PIN 21-09-CRP - COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidelines for Staff Working in Children’s Residential Community Care Facilities, Resource Families, and Certified Family Homes as Part of the Phase 1b Eligible Education and Child Care Sector
• PIN 21-07-CRP - Revised Guidance and Waivers Related to COVID-19 (Supersedes PIN 20-21-CRP)

2020

• COVID-19 2020 PINs

2021

• PIN 21-05-HCS - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resumption of In-Person Complaint Investigations
• PIN 21-04-HCS - Statewide Waivers For Licensing Requirements Related To Tuberculosis (TB) Testing And Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine
• PIN 21-03-HCS - Statewide Waiver For Registration Status In Guardian For Affiliated Home Care Aides And Home Care Organization Staff
• PIN 21-02-HCS - Influenza or "Flu", Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), And Pneumonia In Home Care Organizations
• Translations: Español |
• PIN 21-01-HCS - Notice of Cal/OSHA Emergency Standards Concerning COVID-19 Infection Prevention

Adult and Senior Care Program

• Community Care Licensing Division: Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • COVID-19 and Improving Building Ventilation Systems
  • Key Strategies to Prepare for COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities (Webinar Series) - These include YouTube Videos titled, Sparking Surfaces, Clean Hands, Closely Monitor Residents, Keep COVID-19 Out!, PPE Lessons, etc.
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California
• COVID-19 Positive Cases in Adult and Senior Care Facilities
• Department of Public Health
  • Updated Testing Guidance
• Guidance Documents: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Guidance Documents: Updated Testing Priority Flyer (COVID-19) (Printable PDF)
• COVID-19 Positive Cases in Child Care Facilities
• Local Public Health Departments
  • Local County Public Health Department List
  • Local Health Department Communicable Disease Contact Information
• Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC)
• New COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools
• Online Supply Resources
• Roles and Responsibilities of Caregivers
• Sequence for Putting on and Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• World Health Organization

Adult and Senior Care Facility Licensees

• Adult Care Facilities and COVID-19 (04/23/20)
• Annual Inspections: Using the Infection Control Domain (UPDATED 05/05/21)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• COVID-19 Pandemic Updates and Preventing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Caregiver Burnout (UPDATED 03/18/21)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• COVID-19: Planning For The Influenza Season Amidst The Pandemic (10/21/20)
• COVID-19 in Adult and Senior Facilities: Case Studies (09/16/20)
• Translations: Español |
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Steps for Success (UPDATED 01/13/2021)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• Emergency Disaster and Preparedness (09/14/20)
• Infection Control: Further Guidance on Visitation, Outings, Dining, and Social Activities + Adult Day Program PIN (UPDATED 4/20/21)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• Infection Control in Residential Care Facilities: COVID-19 (UPDATED 04/24/20)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• Infection Control in Residential Care Facilities: COVID-19 (03/31/20)
• Translation: Español
• Infection Prevention: Fostering a Robust Framework in Facilities (UPDATED 08/19/20)
• Infection Prevention: Preparing for a Safe Holiday Season (UPDATED 11/18/20)
• Importance of Keeping Residents Socially Engaged During the Pandemic (UPDATED 12/16/20)
• New Guidance on Visitation, Outings, Dining and Social Activities (UPDATED 03/30/2021)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• Planned Activities: Social vs. Physical Isolation (UPDATED 07/27/20)
• Prepare for COVID-19 in Residential Facilities (05/21/20)
• Preparing for COVID-19 in Residential Care Facilities (04/01/20)
• Preventing COVID-19 in Adult and Senior Care Facilities: Next Steps After Vaccination (UPDATED 2/17/21)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• Regaining What Was Lost: Physically, Mentally, and Socially (UPDATED 6/15/21)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog
• Updated Guidance on Return Towards Normal in Adult and Senior Care Facilities (UPDATED 05/20/2021)
• Translations: Español | 中文 | Tagalog

Adult and Senior Care Facility Licensees FAQ’s

• Planning for Influenza Amidst the Pandemic FAQs
• Provider Info QA
• ZOOM Webinar Instructions Manual

Home Care Organization Licensees and Home Care Aides

• Infection Control for Home Care Services - (04/22/20) | Translation: Español

Provider Informational Call ZOOM Recordings

• Provider Information Call ZOOM recordings will be available soon, check for updates.

• Best Practices for Caring for Individuals with Dementia During Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Compassionate Communication with The Individual Living with Dementia
• Consolidated COVID-19 postings
• COVID-19 Facility Self-Assessment Guide
• COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
• COVID-19 Playbook
• COVID-19 Resource Guide
• Holiday COVID-19 Safety Tips
• Increasing Access to COVID-19 Testing in California Adult and Senior Care Facilities
• Mitigation Plan Reports
• Video: Mitigation Plan Reports
• Questions and Answers on Mitigation Plan Reports
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment During COVID-19 Outbreak
• Websites for Information on COVID-19
• Welcome Visitors! Poster Template
• LIC 215TM Temporary Manager Candidate List Application Information

• COVID-19 Resource Guide – Children’s Residential Program

• Available Home Care Organizations Contact List for Temporary Staffing in COVID-19 Positive Facilities - (Updated 12/21/20)