Learn what you can do to protect residents of long-term care facilities
Visiting someone in a long-term care facility is important for both the resident and the visitor. However, it also poses a risk of bringing illness into the building, infecting residents and staff. We encourage you to explore our educational videos for helpful guidance on how to visit your loved ones safely, including the proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Guidance Materials
Facilities can utilize the following guidance materials to help families and friends of residents become partners in infection prevention by empowering visitors with knowledge and tools to keep everyone safe.
COVID-19 Coronavirus Announcement for Visitors
- COVID-19 Coronavirus Announcement for Visitors (wa.gov) (PDF)
- Spanish | Chinese | Tagalog | Russian | Ukrainian | Vietnamese
Cover Your Cough
- Cover Your Cough (PDF) Cover Your Cough Poster (PDF)
- Spanish | Chinese | Tagalog | Russian | Ukrainian | Vietnamese
Aerosol Precautions
Quarantine Precautions
PPE for Visitors
COVID Symptoms
Hand Hygiene / Hand Washing
Hand Hygiene / Hand Sanitizer
Resources