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Guidance

Businesses

Resources and guidance for our businesses.

Residents

Resources and guidance for our residents.

Schools

Resources and guidance for our schools.

Guidance for Others

Nursing Homes

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has issued the following directive:

Public Health: Directive for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Use the following guidance from the Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

CDC: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings

Public Health: Educational Materials for Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facilities

Plan & Prepare

Use the CDC checklists below to develop a comprehensive COVID-19 response plan:

COVID-19 Hospital Preparedness Checklist

2019 Nursing Homes Checklist

Act immediately to protect residents, families, and staff from serious illness by following these recommendations:

CDC: Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities

CMS: Emergency Preparedness and Response Operations

FEMA: Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting

Physicians/Providers

Prepare your practice or health system for COVID-19
Physicians & Providers Page

The Department of Public Health developed a guidance below for healthcare providers who treat young athletes to properly clear them to return to play sports in a safe manner using evidence-based recommendations.

Health Advisory Guidance on Return to Play
Return to Play Guidance Protocol and Clearance Forms
Guidance on CPR Training

Childcare Centers

Funeral Homes

As Texas reopens please follow the following checklist.

Orders for Funeral Homes and Mortuaries (10/27/2020)

The City of El Paso recommends Funeral Directors to prepare a plan of action to protect the health and safety of their staff. To prevent the further spread of COVID-19 implement these FEMA guidelines:
FEMA: Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting

Law Enforcement & First Responders

Information and resources from the CDC and FEMA for first responders, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials is linked below.

Guidance on Return to Work for Healthcare Workers and First Responders in El Paso, TX
CDC: Law Enforcement Personnel
CDC: Guidance for Law Enforcement
CDC: FAQs for Law Enforcement Agencies and Personnel
CDC: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems
FEMA: Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting
FEMA: Release from Home Isolation Guidelines
Guidance on CPR Training

Travelers

Correctional/Detention Facilities

Faith Based Organizations

As Texas reopens plese follow the Texas Govenor's Strike Force checklists.

Checklist for Churches/Place of Worship

To prevent the transmission of COVID-19, see checklist, recommendations and guidance from the CDC and FEMA below:

CDC: Checklist for Community and Faith Leaders

CDC: Interim Guidance for Community and Faith Leaders

CDC: Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations

FEMA: Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting

Military

Print Materials

Shelters