Policy and Memos to State and Regions - Location of all QSO memos.
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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): 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 | Resources |
| 08/26/26 | Intended Audience: SNF/NF, ICF/IID, and Assisted Living/Continuum of Care Providers. QIN-QIO Contact Information, EVS Blitz (Housekeeping In-service), Review of Risk Based Survey (RBS), OK Senior Smiles, AL/CAL VTE Requirements Reminder, LTC Updates | |
| 07/29/26 | Intended Audience: SNF/NF. Introduction of Current QIN-QIO; Environmental Cleaning and Disinfecting; EVS Education Blitz Sign Up; Hand Hygiene and Alcohol-Based Hand Rub; Oklahoma Health Alert Network; Guidance on Completing Facility Reported Incidents; Risk-Based Surveys |
| Date | Description | Resources |
| 08/26/26 | Intended Audience: SNF/NF, ICF/IID, and Assisted Living/Continuum of Care Providers. QIN-QIO Contact Information, EVS Blitz (Housekeeping In-service), Review of Risk Based Survey (RBS), OK Senior Smiles, AL/CAL VTE Requirements Reminder, LTC Updates | |
| 6/30/26 | Overview of the New Assisted Living Legislation Updates Related to HB 3644. |
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
