Healthcare providers
Guidance documents
The Communicable Disease Epidemiology & Immunization Section emails timely Health Advisories to those who subscribe to our Info-X-Listserv.
- SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention and control in healthcare settings toolkit (813 KB), WA Dept. of Health
- Used to create flexible policies specific to healthcare facilities based on their individual risk assessment, also has information on PPE use in healthcare facilities
- Please ensure you have a two week supply of PPE and other infection control supplies on hand at all times
- Infection control guidance, CDC
Guidance specific to all facilities where healthcare is delivered - Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR)
Effective infection control is critical to preventing communicable diseases and stopping the transmission of COVID-19 in your facility. To request an ICAR, call our main line to speak with an investigator at 206-296-4774.
- COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know (When to test), CDC
- Testing can be done at King County test sites
Guidance for reporting and entering COVID-19 results
- Facilities administering point-of-care (POC) testing for COVID-19 must report all their COVID-19 testing results to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Please refer to guidance from DOH on reporting COVID-19 point-of-care test results.
- Encourage patients, clients, and staff to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
- For vaccine appointments, visit the DOH Vaccine Locator
- SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention and control in healthcare settings toolkit (813 KB), WA Dept. of Health
Guidance specific for healthcare facilities - COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance, Public Health – Seattle & King County
- Isolation and quarantine for COVID-19, WA Dept. of Health
- Skilled nursing facilities (nursing home) toolkit, Public Health – Seattle & King County
- Residential care settings toolkit, Public Health – Seattle & King County
- Homeless service provider outbreak toolkit, Public Health – Seattle & King County