Resource Round-Up: Whole House Testing Decision Guide

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Jodi Boyne

As we continue to push for a clear, cogent testing strategy and reimbursement process from the State of Minnesota, we know you are faced with many decisions when it comes testing residents and staff. Our new COVID-19 “Whole House” Testing Decision Guide is a workflow process designed to help you consider what approach is best for your setting. It includes links to key resources to guide your decision and implement your plan. Resources include:

• MDH Roadmap for Conducting COVID-19 PPS Testing
• Considerations for Preparing for Expanded Testing
• COVID-19 RT-PCR Vendor Testing List
• Summary of Coverage and Payment Considerations
• Checklist: Preparing for Testing Day
• Sample Consent Forms – Residents & Staff
• Sample Letter to Residents, Families and Staff
• Fact Sheet – PCR Viral Testing
• Testing Lessons Learned: A Provider’s Perspective Webinar