COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Updates for DDS Providers
General Provider Memos regarding COVID-19
Updated Masking and Vaccination Guidance 3-16-22
Training Extension to Providers 2-16-22
Quality Licensing Visits Memo 2-8-22
DDS Memo - COVID-19 CDC and DPH Resources 12-27-21
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Compliance 11-9-21
Congregate Vaccination Support 10-8-21
DDS Provider Vaccine Mandate Update 9-29-21
DDS COVID-19 Post-Vaccine Exposure Guidance revised 8-2-21
DDS QSR Reopening Plan 7-15-21
DDS Provider Guidance- Transportation 6-4-21
Employment and Day Provider Guidance 5-27-21
DDS Memo COVID-19 Post Vaccine Exposure Guidance 4-6-2021
DDS Providers COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form FINAL 3-19-2021.pdf
DDS Providers COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form FINAL 3-19-2021.docx
JANSSEN_Johnson_Johnson_COVID-19_Vaccine_Fact_Sheet
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet revised 2-25-2021
Visitation Guidance - 3-16-2021
Operations Center Memo FY21-10 Senior Support Reporting Oversite 2-5-21
Vaccine Rollout for Congregate Settings - Facilities 1-25-21
Provider Guide - Outbreak Response - Non-Medical Congregate 1-13-21
Operations Center Memo FY21-07 Employment and Day Reimbursement Rate Changes
COVID Day Program Update 11-10-20
DDS Day Reopening Delay 10-28-20
Provider Memo Regarding Phase 2 Employment and Day Service Reopening 9-15-20
An important update on Employment and Day Reopening Phases 8-5-20
EDS Provider Reopening Plans Best Practices 8-4-20
CCH Licensing Reopening 8-3-20
CLA Licensing Reopening 8-3-20
DDS Out of State Travel Memo 7-22-20
DDS Reopening Plans- Visitation Guidelines for Campus-Based Settings 6-24-20
DDS Visitation Reopening Plans Memo 6-12-20
COVID-19 Risk Assessment Template 6-12-20 updated 6-15-20
COVID-19 Family, Visitor and Home Visit Screening Protocol 6-12-20 updated 6-30-20
Sample Risk Notification template for Providers 6-12-20
Visitation Checklist 6-12-20
Consolidated Contact Tracing Form 6-12-20 updated 6-30-20
DDS Employment and Day Services Reopening Memo 6-10-20
CDC Stop the Spread of Germs 6-10-20
DDS Survey Results 6-10-20
Governors Reopen Report 6-10-20
DDS Camp Harkness Reopening Memo 6-10-20
Operations Center Memo 2020-22 Private COVID-19 Post Exposure Guidance Updated-05-01-2020
DDS COVID-19 Temporary Provider Qualification Process 4-30-20
Emergency Service Modifications 4-16-2020
Memo on Temporary Process Changes 4-9-20
PUI - Person Under Investigation Guidelines with Highlighted Changes 4-1-2020
DDS Communication Waiver Overview Appendix K 4-2-2020
Health and Wellness Check-in Questions 3-18-20
Status Reports
COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking Instructions 11-29-2021
Provider COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking 11-29-2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking Instructions 3-5-2021
Provider COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking 3-5-2021
Revised COVID Reporting Procedures 11-13-20
DDS Individual COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Report Updated 11-13-2020
2020-22 Private COVID-19 Post Exposure Guidance Updated 05-01-2020
DDS Memo- Post COVID Exposure Procedure 4-29-20
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Updated PPE Request Form as of 8-12-20 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-nyLEd2juUiwJjH_abtzi0jZnob8UlpCjbyyDVlZkk5UME9SQkwwMDBYNVZHMkwyRldJVlFMSlFCViQlQCN0PWcu
PPE Update Memo to Providers 8-12-20- UPDATED
Tight-fitting N95 Respirator Mask Training 8-12-20
COVID-19 - Optimizing PPE - Updated Recommendations and Homemade Masks 4-3-2020
CDC PPE Donning and Doffing 4-3-20
ARCHIVED Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Fire Safety
Fire Safety Guidance Memo 2-10-21
Fire Safety Guidance Memo 11-30-20
DDS Fire Safety Guidance Memo 6-10-20
DDS Fire Drill Guidance During COVID-19 revised 4-30-20
Fire Safety Guidance Memo 4-14-20
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Reopening Employment and Day Services 6-17-20
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding DDS Provider Guidance on COVID-19 4-14-20 (Updated: As of April 14, 2020)
Health Nursing FAQ 3-19-20 (Updated: As of March 19, 2020)
Funding and COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Guidance
Operations Center Memo FY21-08 In-home CLA and CRS Authorizations
Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State Territorial Local and Tribal Governments
July 2020 Covid-19 Supplemental Payments 12-2-20
Fiscal Year 2020 Cost Report and Coronavirus Funding Instructions 10-6-20
COVID-19 Funding Revised 9-22-20
A revised memo on Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 Coronavirus Funding 8-5-20
COVID-19 Cost Reporting 2 7-20-20
Individual Budget Provider Reimbursements 7-13-20
COVID-19 Funding Memo re: Cost Reports 7-6-20
Corona Virus Relief Funds 6-26-20
DDS Provider COVID-19 Funding 6-9-20
Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program Loans 6-9-20
2020-23 Billing Attendance Clarification 6-1-20
DDS Provider COVID-19 Funding 2 4-29-20
IHS Authorizations Identification Form Instructions
IHS Authorizations Identification Form
Self Determination COVID-19 3-27-20
Provider COVID-19 Funding 3-17-20
Community Companion Home (CCH)
CCH Licensing Reopening 8-3-20
CCH COVID-19 Supplemental Payments 4-7-20
Clinical Guidance
DDS COVID-19 Post-Vaccine Exposure Guidance 6-21-2021
DDS Memo Aerosol Generating Procedures at Day Program 5-24-21
Medication Certification Extension - Final 4-26-21
Memo - Nursing and Other Allied Health Student Clinical Rotations 3-17-2021
Medication Administration Waiver 12-18-20
DDS COVID-19 Health Related FAQ 12-2-20
DDS COVID-19 Front Door Screening Revised 11-10-2020
Medication Certification Extension 6-15-20
Medication Administration FAQ 5-20-20
Interim Quarterly Medication Audit during COVID-19 5-8-20
Memo on Remote Re-training for Med Errors/Prohibited Practices 5-7-20
Providers - Hospital Admissions Emergency Department Notice - Revised - 4-28-20
CO - Authorization - Off Label - COVID-19 REVISED 4-21-20
New Process Online Med Admin Course 4-16-20
Memo - COVID-19 Hands Only - Compression Only CPR 4-8-20
Protocol for Residential Staff Exposures and COVID-19 Positive Testing 3-25-20
COVID-19 - Med Admin Letter to Providers and DDS Public Programs - 3-17-20
Med Admin Leap Year Calendar - 30 - 90 - 180 Day Expiration Dates 3-17-20
Other Resources
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Connecticut- State of CT website- ct.gov/covidvaccine { https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/covid-19%20vaccinations }
Addendum 11 - Interim Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings in Schools during COVID-19 9-14-20
Best Practices for Virtual Communication with People with Disabilities 5-27-20
Benefits and DDS Rent Subsidy 5-21-20
Funeral Funds for DDS Individuals 5-18-20
DSS Update Regarding Medicaid Coverage 5-8-20
"When it Builds Up, Talk it Out" 1-833-258-5011. For parents and caregivers who need someone to listen, to understand and to talk your feelings out. http://www.talkitoutct.com/
Disability Rights Connecticut: COVID-19 Flyer 4-9-20
Visual Tools 1 Coronavirus Information 4-8-20
Visual Tools 2 COVID-19 Symptoms 4-8-20
CDC Video - What can I do to protect myself from COVID-19 4-3-20
CDC Video - How does COVID-19 spread? 4-3-20
CDC Video - 6 Steps to prevent COVID-19 4-3-20
CDC Video - 10 Things you can do to manage COVID-19 at home 4-3-20
Provider COVID-19 Diagnosis Report 4-1-20
Husky COVID-19 Resources 3-27-2020
Husky COVID-19 Resources in Spanish en espanol 3-27-20
Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program 3-26-20
https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus 3-13-20
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf 3-17-20
