You Asked:
How long should a facility leave a resident room empty after a COVID positive resident leaves that room?
We Answered:
The current recommendation is based on the air exchange of the room. The CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic webpage includes a section on Environmental Infection Control that includes the following guidance:
LeadingAge Ohio encourages facilities to have the maintenance team or HVAC vendor review CDC guidance and determine the clearance rates outlined in the air changes/hour (ACH) and time required for airborne-contaminant removal by efficiency table. We encourage members to continue to submit questions to COVID19@leadingageohio.org.