Guidance

Individuals and Families

Symptoms of COVID-19? Exposed to someone with COVID-19?
- View the Washington State Department of Health's infographic COVID-19 Decision Tree for General Public
Tested positive for COVID-19?
Report your result by calling the WA DOH COVID-19 Hotline 800-525-0127 and connect with resources to support you through your isolation period via Care Connect Washington (PDF).
WA DOH Guidance
- WA DOH full guidance for people who have tested positive for COVID-19
- WA DOH full guidance for people who have been exposed to COVID-19
CDC Guidance
- If you are sick with COVID, or caring for someone with COVID.

New videos describe how to visit long-term care facilities safely during COVID-19. DOH has developed two videos that provide basic information on visiting residents of long-term care facilities:
The first video describes basic infection control prevention practices.
The second video covers the proper use of personal protective equipment when visiting someone in quarantine or isolation.
- See the Long-term Care Visitation Guidance page for more information and resources.
State DOH has surge staffing support available. This is a fee for service program. See following documents for more information:
- Surge Staffing Factsheet (PDF)
- Healthcare Surge Support Resource Request (PDF)
- ACI Pricesheet Breakdown
- There are also options for requesting volunteer staff. You can find more information about the process for requesting volunteers in the Requesting Volunteers for Emergency Response Missions (PDF).
COVID-19 Prevention in Healthcare Settings
Long-Term Care Facility Testing Guidance (PDF)
Checklist to Complete if You Identify a Case in Your Long-Term Care Facility
Washington State Department of Health | COVID-19 PPE Requirements for Healthcare Workers (PDF)