Memos, Guidelines & Messaging
Memorandums
Current
- Updated COVID‑19 facial covering guidance for staff and residents at institutions and facilities (September 23, 2022)
- Update to visiting regulations (September 19, 2022)
- Cancellation of mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination verification, weekly testing, and data reporting for staff working in Headquarters, regional, and field office locations (September 16, 2022)
- Updates to COVID‑19 testing requirements for institution and facility staff (September 16, 2022)
- COVID‑19 Quarantine and Test‑to‑Program Updates (September 15, 2022)
- Update to allowable physical contact during visiting (September 7, 2022)
- CORRECTED: Mandatory Staff Covid-19 Testing and Accommodation Requests (August 4, 2022)
- Roadmap to Reopening-July 2022 Update (July 7, 2022)
- COVID‑19 public vaccination page update (April 6, 2022)
- Patient Movement Matrix (Updated April 5, 2022)
- Return to normal capacity for indoor group activities, programming, and visiting (March 25, 2022)
- Updated: Required COVID‑19 facial coverings for employees, contractors, volunteers, and guests in institutions and facilities (March 16, 2022)
- Updated COVID-19 facial covering guidance for non-institutional work locations (March 3, 2022)
- CDPH public health orders for institution/facility staff: COVID‑19 vaccination, booster, and testing (March 1, 2022)
- Required COVID-19 facial coverings in non-institutional work locations (February 15, 2022)
- Face covering guidance for residents (January 25, 2022)
- COVID‑19 patient isolation and quarantine changes (January 13, 2022)
- Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) staff exposure (quarantine) update (January 7, 2022)
- Staff Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance and Information
- Restricted Housing, Reception Centers, Psychiatric Inpatient Program Phone Calls
- Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) Program Operational Guidance
COVID-19 Response Guidelines & Resources
- COVID-19 Mandatory Staff Testing Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 in Jails and Prisons: Essential Information for Non-Medical Correctional Staff
- COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Health Care and Public Health Providers
- California Department of Public Health Guidance About Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for California Prisons
- Weekly Institution COVID-19 Tour Checklist
- COVID-19 Clinical Response Quick Guide – “SICK” Tips
- COVID-19 Personal Protection Equipment PPE Guide
- COVID-19 Social Distancing Poster
- COVID-19 Quarantined Unit Poster
- COVID-19 Screening Quick Guide
- COVID-19 Quick Reference Pocket Guide – PPE & Screening
- Virus Safety Laundry Guide
- COVID-19 and CPAP Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Updates for State Workers
- Authorized Facial Coverings FAQ
Messaging for Staff
- Message of Appreciation to all staff from CDCR/CCHCS leadership, institutions and colleagues (5/12/20)
- Message of Appreciation in honor of Public Service Recognition Week (5/05/20)
- Message of Appreciation in honor of National Correctional Officer Week (5/07/20)
- Message of Appreciation in honor of National Nurses Week (5/06/2020)
- Message of Appreciation in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week (5/07/20)
- Message of Appreciation and Thanks from CDCR/CCHCS Leadership to Staff (4/24/20)
- Message of Appreciation and Direction to All CDCR/CCHCS Staff (3/17/20)
- Video Staff Message – Secretary Ralph M. Diaz (3/26/20)
- Video Staff Message – Federal Receiver J. Clark Kelso (3/31/20)
- Video Staff Message – Secretary Ralph M. Diaz (4/9/20)