TODAY: Gov. @dougducey issued an Executive Order to better protect seniors and staff caring for them at nursing and long-term care facilities. MORE: https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/04/governor-ducey-issues-executive-order-strengthening-protection-residential-and #COVID19

The order requires all staff to use appropriate personal protective equipment, implementing symptom checks for those entering the facility, offering electronic communication if visitation is restricted and more.

The measures outlined in the order align with new recommendations issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). @CMSGov @CDCGov