ALTSA: NH #2020-091 ALTSA: ALF # 2020-059: The DOH Process for Point-of-Care Testing Reporting
Residential Care Services has released an amended Dear Provider Letter, updating the DOH Reporting Requirements for POC Antigen Testing.
The letter is amended to:
- Notify facilities that the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reporting process website has been updated.
- Clarify that facilities are NOT required to report to both local and state public health authorities, but they must report to one. If a facility is currently reporting to the local health jurisdiction (LHJ), they may continue to do so unless the LHJ requests results be sent to the DOH.
- Amend email contact information at the close of the letter to provide a more direct communication if there are questions about the state reporting requirements.
See full letter here
Questions?
Contact:
Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory Services
c: 425-231-4804