November / December 2020

In this Issue

CANHR Participating in the Community Advisory Vaccine Committee

CANHR has been asked to serve on the Community Advisory Vaccine Committee in its efforts to ensure the #COVID19 vaccine implementation is guided by the need for vaccine safety, equitable distribution, and transparency.

California Department of Public Health Moving Forward with Divisive Plan to Turn Inspectors into Consultants to Nursing Home Operators

On November 20, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) wrote CANHR rejecting CANHR’s call to withdraw its misguided plan to turn nursing home inspectors into consultants to nursing homes.

Can Long Term Care Facility Residents Go Home for the Holidays During the Pandemic?

Dear Advocate:

Can Long Term Care Facility Residents Go Home for the Holidays During the Pandemic? Sincerely, Dreaming of Holidays with Mom

Dear Dreamer:

While recognizing they have a right to do so, public authorities are recommending that residents not leave facilities to gather together with loved ones during the public health emergency.