Policy and Memos to State and Regions - Location of all QSO memos. Includes various topics including COVID, Infection Control, and other long-term care guidance.
Navigation Instructions for Policy and Memos to State and Regions
QSO-20-39-NH (05/08/23): Updated guidance to align with the ending of the PHE
QSO-23-13-ALL: Guidance for the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
“Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Health-Care Providers” (05/08/23): The recommendations in this guidance continue to apply after the expiration of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This guidance provides a framework for facilities to implement select infection prevention and control practices (e.g., universal source control) based on their individual circumstances (e.g., levels of respiratory virus transmission in the community). This guidance is applicable to all U.S. settings where healthcare is delivered (including nursing homes and home health). This guidance is not intended for non-healthcare settings (e.g., restaurants) and not for persons outside of healthcare settings.
“Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training”: The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training course is designed for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in nursing homes.
The course was produced by CDC in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
| Date | Description | Recordings | Q&A |
Agenda/Key guidance |
| 10/18/23 | Telligen QIN-QIO Update, MDS Update-Reminders, COVID-19 Update, Infection Control—Respiratory Vaccine Reminders (Influenza, COVID-19, Pneumonia), Ombudsman Program Overview | Recording | Q&As | |
| 06/21/23 | Telligen Updates, HAI Updates, Infection Control Updates, Survey Updates, Incident Reporting Requirements, Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders Special Care Disclosure Form 613 Requirement, General Comments | Recording | Q&As |
| Date | Description | Recordings | Q&A | Agenda/Key Guidance |
| 10/18/23 | COVID-19 Updates, Infection Control Survey Review, Ombudsman Program Overview | Recording | N/A | |
| 06/21/23 | HAI Updates, Infection Control Updates, Survey Updates, Incident Reporting Requirements, Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders Special Care Disclosure Form 613 Requirement, General Comments | Recording | Q&As |
Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Long Term Care Services
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave., Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406
Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Long Term Care Services
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 426-8200
Email: LTC@health.ok.gov
