Long-Term Care Visitor and Staff Screening Tool - Indiana

Long-Term Care Visitor and Staff Screening Tool is a legal document that was released by the Indiana State Department of Health - a government authority operating within Indiana.

FAQ

Q: What is the Long-Term Care Visitor and Staff Screening Tool?
A: The Long-Term Care Visitor and Staff Screening Tool is a tool used in Indiana to screen visitors and staff members for COVID-19 symptoms and potential exposure.

Q: Why is screening important in long-term care facilities?
A: Screening is important in long-term care facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable residents.

Q: Who needs to be screened using this tool?
A: Visitors and staff members entering long-term care facilities need to be screened using this tool.

Q: What information is collected during the screening?
A: The screening tool collects information about symptoms, recent travel, and potential exposure to COVID-19.

Q: What should visitors and staff members do if they have symptoms or potential exposure?
A: Visitors and staff members with symptoms or potential exposure should not enter the long-term care facility and should follow CDC guidelines for testing and self-isolation.

Q: How often should screening be conducted?
A: Screening should be conducted each time a visitor or staff member enters the long-term care facility.