Recovery of all Infectious Disease Events  

1. Activities/Procedures/Restrictions to be Eliminated or Restored 

• The facility will maintain review of, and implement procedures provided in NYSDOH and CDC recovery guidance that is issued at the time of each specific infectious disease or pandemic event, regarding how, when, which activities/procedures/restrictions may be eliminated, restored and the timing of when those changes may be executed. 

 

2. Recovery/Return to Normal Operations 

• The facility will communicate any relevant activities regarding recovery/return to normal operations, with staff, families/guardians and other relevant stakeholders.  

• The facility will ensure that during the recovery phase all residents and staff will be monitored and tested to identify any developing symptoms related to the infectious agent in accordance with State and CDC guidance. 

• The facility will screen and test outside consultants that re-enter the facility, as per the NYS DOH guidelines during the recovery phase.