Very Important Information from DAIL re: Coronavirus

Very Important Information from DAIL re: Coronavirus

We wanted to let you know that KSLA is working with DAIL and the Office of Inspector General on a daily basis to bring you the latest information about the Coronavirus and how to best care for residents during this time. Bob will be participating in daily conference calls between DAIL's Commissioner Elridge, Inspector General Adam Mather, and representatives from other senior living associations in Kentucky. We will pass along any new information we receive in these conference calls to our members.

Director Buddy Hoskinson, Quality Assurance and Improvement, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, DAIL, has provided information from the Kentucky Department for Public Health and has encouraged us to share it with our members. This information includes when to seek care, who is at risk, community guidance, DPH coronavirus updates, and numerous links to information provided by other agencies.

According to Director Hoskinson, DAIL is following guidance from the Governor's office and the the information below is being updated daily. Click Here to see more, and check back daily for new information.

In addition to the information above, Director Hoskinson provided two additional documents from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for us to share with you. Click on the documents below to see these resources.

Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long Term Care Facilities

What You Need to Know about Coronavirus Disease 2019

Once again, as new information becomes available, we will update you. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you have.