LTC Connections February 18, 2026

COVID-19 Testing Considerations for Admissions/Move-ins From Hospitals

Residential Care Services (RCS) has released important information about COVID-19 testing considerations for individuals discharged from hospitals to long-term care facilities/homes. Read the full Dear Provider/Administrator letter now.

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February 18, 2026

Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) – Grant Opportunity
Attention: WHCA Members – Suspension Policy
Revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
State Operations Manual Updates Affect Nursing Home Surveys
Maintenance Director Training Expanded in ahcancalED
COVID-19 Testing Considerations for Admissions/Move-ins From Hospitals
Staying Warm Safely: Guidance on Space Heater Use in Long Term Care Communities

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