Memos, Guidelines & Messaging
Memorandums
- COVID‑19 patient isolation and quarantine changes (January 13, 2022)
- Face covering guidance for residents (January 11, 2022)
- Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) staff exposure (quarantine) update (January 7, 2022)
- COVID‑19 mandatory 15‑day modified program (January 6, 2022)
- Reactivation of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s headquarters COVID-19 Department Operations Center (January 6, 2022)
- Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) self-screening entrance process – updated (January 3, 2022)
- Mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination, booster and testing for institution/facility staff (December 30, 2021)
- Visiting program update to vaccination requirements (December 24, 2021)
- Required COVID‑19 facial coverings for all institutional and facility staff (December 6, 2021)
- Stay granted for order RE: Mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination (November 29, 2021)
- COVID‑19 Booster Guidance for Staff (November 1, 2021)
- Order Regarding Mandatory COVID‑19 Vaccinations for Workers (November 1, 2021)
- Bargaining Unit (BU) 6 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Vaccination Order Compliance (October 26, 2021)
- Incarcerated Persons Request for Religious and/or Medical Accommodation Process (October 26, 2021)
- Plata Order Regarding Mandatory Vaccination for Incarcerated People (October 26, 2021)
- Staff COVID‑19 Vaccine Non‑Compliance Accountability Process for Institution and Facility Staff Regarding Public Health Order Dated August 19, 2021 (October 4, 2021)
- Mandatory COVID‑19 Vaccination and Non‑Compliance Accountability for Institution and Facility Staff – Frequently Asked Questions (September 30, 2021)
- Mandatory COVID‑19 Vaccination and Non‑Compliance Accountability for Institution and Facility Staff (September 20, 2021)
- Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institution Staff (August 23, 2021)
- COVID-19 vaccination status verification requirements (July 30, 2021)
- Extension of routine surveillance COVID testing exemption for fully vaccinated employees and patients (July 28, 2021)
- Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) New Self‑Screening Process (July 12, 2021)
- Extension of Routine Surveillance COVID Testing Exemption in July for those Employees and Patients who are Fully Vaccinated (June 25, 2021)
- New and Existing COVID‑19 Protocols at Headquarters, Regional, and Field Offices (June 25, 2021)
- Clarification of Ongoing COVID-19 Protocols in Correctional Facilities (June 15, 2021)
- Institution Entrance Screening, Testing and eLearning Course (May 6, 2021)
- Patient Movement Matrix (Updated September 22, 2021)
- Mandatory Employee Testing and Non Compliance Accountability
- Staff Wearing Facial Coverings in Institutions (Updated Nov. 19, 2020)
- Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings in Headquarters and Regional Offices
- Update to the March 13, 2020 Memorandum Message to Employees Regarding COVID-19
- COVID-19 Guidance for Daily Program Regarding Social Distancing for Cell or Alternative/Dorm-Style Housing of Eight Person Cohorts
- 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
- Updated Message Regarding the Department’s Response to COVID-19
- 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)