CDC-Work Restrictions for Healthcare Personnel With SARS-CoV2 Infection and Exposure

Reminder – On 12/23/2021, the CDC updated its guidance on isolation of healthcare workers (Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel (HCP) with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages). Given the very high case counts during the current COVID-19 surge in NYS, the Department expects a large number of mild or asymptomatic cases in fully vaccinated persons. Imposing a full 10 days of isolation in these circumstances has the potential to substantially impact critical services including healthcare, a sector already experiencing severe staffing shortages. See the CDC chart below for further details as it relates to HCP with SARS- CoV-2 infection or exposure and strategies to mitigate personnel shortage. NYSHFA recommends you document your decisions related to any mitigation approaches.

NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Jackie Pappalardi, RN, BSN
Executive Director
518-462-4800 x16

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15