Establishes testing and visitation requirements for long-term care facilities during infectious disease outbreaks.

The bill mandates testing and visitation protocols for long-term care facilities during infectious disease outbreaks. It requires staff and residents to be tested weekly and immediately if symptoms appear. Facilities must limit in-person visitation to one visitor per resident at a time, with designated areas for isolation of infected or exposed residents. Visitors must comply with CDC and state health department guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment.

Establishes testing and visitation requirements for long-term care facilities during infectious disease outbreaks.

The bill mandates testing and visitation protocols for long-term care facilities during infectious disease outbreaks. It requires staff and residents to be tested weekly and immediately if symptoms appear. Facilities must limit in-person visitation to one visitor per resident at a time, with designated areas for isolation of infected or exposed residents. Visitors must comply with CDC and state health department guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment.