COVID-19

As frontline organizations of the COVID-19 pandemic, you provide care to Floridians most in need. FBHA is here to support members with a webpage that includes the latest guidance, best practices, toolkits and policies to assist members during this challenging time.

• On July 19, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services extended the national public health emergency for 90 days.
• On June 18, 2021, the State Surgeon General issued Renewal of Declaration of Public Health Emergency determining that COVID-19 is a threat to the public health in Florida. This renewal terminates on June 26, 2021.
• Executive Order 21-94, extending the original state of emergency issued on March 9, 2020, expired on June 26, 2021.
• The CDC and Infectious Disease Society of America are hosting the COVID-10 Real-Time Learning Network with expert and timely information for frontline health care organizations.  Also see the CDC’s Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic, which includes Updated Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccination for updated guidance on visitation and communal activities and dining in healthcare settings.
• On December 23, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 20-315 prioritizing vaccine administration, followed by an additional five executive orders directing vaccine allocation—Executive Order 21-46, Executive Order 21-47, Executive Order 21-62, Executive Order 21-67, and Executive Order 21-79.  On April 2, 2021 the Governor also issued Executive Order 21-81, prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine passports.
• Florida Division of Emergency Management issues Emergency Order DEM Order No. 20-011 revising COVID-19 guidelines for long-term care facilities – Effective October 22, 2020.
• Department of Health Renews Declaration of Public Health Emergency – Effective February 19, 2021, through April 20, 2021.
• Department of Children and Families Emergency Order — Effective Sept.30, 2020 – March 31, 2021
• Executive Order 20-213 Emergency Management – Extension of EO 20-52 for 60-days (09/04/2020)
• CDC Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection (Interim Guidance) (07/17/2020)
• Registered Intern Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Update – The Board amended rule 64B4-2.002, FAC, (effective 10/04/2020) to include the changes established in Emergency Rule 64B4ER20-24, FAC. A description of the rule is provided on the board’s website.  To read the final rule, please click here. (09/23/2020)
• Office of Civil Rights Issues Guidance on Covered Health Care Providers & Restrictions on Media Access to Protected Health Information about Individuals in Their Facilities (05/05/2020)