Industry Resources | May 15, 2020
SAMHSA COVID-19: Interim Considerations For State Psychiatric Hospitals
In May 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published guidance for state psychiatric hospitals to minimize disease transmission of COVID-19. In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for all health care facilities, SAMHSA offered additional guidance specific to state psychiatric facilities including the reduction of morbidity and mortality; considerations when attempting to minimize disease transmission; protecting health care personnel; and preserving health care system functioning . . .