General Resources

CDPHE Infectious disease guidelines for health care settings

Group A streptococcus

• Group A Streptococcal Infections in Long-term Care Facilities FAQs. 

Candida auris

• Health Alert Network Message: Screening recommendations for antimicrobial-resistant pathogens following international travel and health care abroad

COVID-19

COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Long-Term Care Facilities(opens in new window)

Influenza

• Influenza outbreak guidelines: prevention and control in long-term care facilities, 2022-23 season(opens in new window).

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

• CDC MRSA web page.

Norovirus

• Complete protocol for handling norovirus outbreaks in health care facilities(opens in new window) (version for public health agencies). 
• Summary of norovirus outbreak guidelines for health care facilities(opens in new window). 
• LTCF outbreak sign(opens in new window).

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

• RSV outbreak guidelines: prevention and control in long-term care facilities, 2022-23 season(opens in new window).

Scabies

• Guidelines for Investigation and Management of Scabies. 

West Nile virus

• West Nile virus infection prevention and control recommendations for long-term care facilities. 

Health facilities complaints

Health facilities complaints | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)