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FAQs on COVID-19 Testing for Long-Term Care Facilities

On August 5, 2020, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS) answered Frequently Asked Questions relating to surveillance COVID-19 Testing for long-term care facilities.  These FAQs address common questions about testing of staff and residents, such as who should be tested, how often, should staff be tested if not working, etc.  This follows up the previously issued Provider Guidance: Surveillance COVID-19 Testing for Long-Term Care Facilities which recommends testing each staff member (including agency staff, contracted health professionals and others who regularly enter the facility) at least bi-weekly.