The purpose of this announcement is to:
- Explain “Level of Community Transmission” and its impact on visitation both in and outside of the Community or Life Sharing Home.
- Provide guidance for developing visitation policies and best practices for visitation.
- Explain the “Compassionate Care Exemption” (Appendix A).
- Provide guidance on facilitating personal relationships when in-person visits are restricted.
- Residential settings include licensed and unlicensed Community Homes (55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400) and licensed and unlicensed Family Living Homes (55 Pa. Code Chapter 6500).
- Updates appear in red.
