For resources and information on the State of Maine COVID-19 response, please visit coronavirus.maine.gov.
Residential care facilities are advised to visit the Maine CDC website for guidance and resources on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) / Public Health Systems, Self-Swabbing, and Testing Materials
- Information Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Information for Developmental Disability and Brain Injury Programs
- Information for Aging and Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Programs
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) / Public Health Systems, Self-Swabbing, and Testing Materials
- Please note that the PPE and testing supplies request process for the COVID-19 event has changed. All organizations are now directed to fill out a form that can be found at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/phep/information.shtml and submit it to PPEorC19TestingSupplies.MECDC@maine.gov.
- 05/22/2020 - Important Information about COVID-19 Testing Capacity at the State Lab (PDF)
- 05/21/2020 - Guidance on Ordering Swabs and Viral Transport Media (PDF)
Resource Material for Testing
- Revised Testing Options for Nursing Facility Staff Testing (PDF)
- Examples for Sequencing Antigen and PCR Tests (PDF)
- Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory Electronic Test Ordering and Reporting Portal (ME-HETL ETOR) User Guide (PDF)
- HETL Frequently Asked Questions for ETOR and Submitting COVID-19 Specimens (PDF)
- COVID-19 Testing Vendors for LTC (PDF)
- BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Test Card Expiry Update (PDF)
Resource Material for Self Swabbing
- Annotated Index and Overview Information Long Term Care Staff Self-Test Materials (Word)
- Consent for Release of Protected Health Information (PHI) (Word)
- Guidance for Staff Self-Testing in Long Term Care Facilities (Word)
- Lab Web Portal (LWP) Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- Health Environment Testing Laboratory SARS-CoV-2 Specimen Submission Form (Word)
- Preparation and Set-Up (Word)
Information Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine
- 01/07/2021 - Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Long-Term Care Facility Residents (PDF)
- 12/27/2020 - Maine Developmental Disabilities Council- Information About Getting the Coronavirus Vaccine (PDF)
- 01/13/2021 - Vaccine Plain Language Visual from University of Cincinnati UCEDD (PDF)
- 12/30/2020 - Leading Age on "Insights on Vaccination Clinics" in LTC with the federal Pharmacy Partnership
- 12/30/2020 - US CDC: Post-Vaccine Considerations for Health Care Personnel
- 12/30/2020 - US CDC: Post-Vaccine Considerations for LTC Residents
- 12/30/2020 - US CDC: Clinical Considerations for COVID Vaccine
Information for Developmental Disability and Brain Injury Programs
- 09/15/2021 - I/DD September 2021 Workforce Attraction and Retention Resources (PowerPoint)
- 09/15/2021 - I/DD September 2021 Workforce Attraction and Retention Resources (Zoom Recording) Password: 7qUY=Kc7
- 06/29/2021 - COVID-19 Guidance for Re-Opening In-Person Community Support, Adult Day Health, Work and Career Services (PDF)
- 05/05/2021 - Guidance for Staff Testing and Community Engagement for Assisted Housing Facilities (PDF)
- 03/19/2021 -Visitation and Applicability of Recent Federal CDC and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People (PDF)
- 1/27/2021 - Attention: Providers of Sections 18, 19, 20, 21 and 29 - Appendix K to Maine’s Home- and Community-Based Waiver Programs Amended
- 01/05/2021 - COVID-19 Reportable Event Guidance and Procedures (PDF)
- 08/17/2020 - Releases, Liability, and COVID-19 (Word)
- 08/04/2020 - Bi-Weekly Stakeholder Call for Developmental Disability and Brain Injury Programs, re: COVID-19 (Word)
- 07/29/2020 - Person-Centered Discussion Tool for Assessing the Risks of Having Visitors and Accessing the Community
- 06/25/2020 - Proposed Licensing Requirement - Section 21, Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder (PDF)
- 06/03/2020 - Maine's Appendix K Operational Guidance for HCBS Waivers (Word)
- 05/29/2020 - Community and Employment Support - Group Service Settings COVID-19 Risk/Benefit Discussion Guide (Word)
- 05/15/2020 - COVID-19 Emergency Person-Centered Planning (PCP) Process I/DD and Autism
- 05/14/2020 - OADS Telehealth Guidance for Services of Community Support, Work Support (Group/Individual), Career Planning, and Home Support 1/4 Hour under Sections 18,20,21, and 29 Waivers
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- 05/04/2020 - Guidance on Protecting People's Economic Impact Payments (EIP) (PDF)
- 04/13/2020 - Autism Speaks “COVID-19 (coronavirus) information and resources”
- 03/20/2020 - Self Advocacy Resources –
- Plain Language Information on Coronavirus (English)
- Plain Language Information on Coronavirus (Spanish)
- Coronavirus Tips for Staying Healthy by The Self-Determination Channel of Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (3-Minute Video)
Information for Aging and Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Programs
- 06/29/2021 - COVID-19 Guidance for Re-Opening In-Person Community Support, Adult Day Health, Work and Career Services (PDF)
- 05/05/2021 - Guidance for Staff Testing and Community Engagement for Assisted Housing Facilities (PDF)
- 03/19/2021 -Visitation and Applicability of Recent Federal CDC and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People (PDF)
- 1/27/2021 - Attention: Providers of Sections 18, 19, 20, 21 and 29 - Appendix K to Maine’s Home- and Community-Based Waiver Programs Amended
- 11/16/2020 - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Testing, Visitation and Other Community Engagement Activities in Assisted Housing Settings and Related Day and Employment Services (PDF)
- 11/16/2020 - Maine CDC Guidance for Community Engagement of Congregate Settings (PDF)
- 10/27/2020 - COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facilities Letter (PDF)
- 10/27/2020 - Pharmacy Partnership for LTC Program for COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ (PDF)
- 10/21/2020 - Reopening Guidance for AAA Community Congregate Services (PDF)
- 10/09/2020 - Nursing Facility Visitation Memo from CMS (PDF)
- 10/09/2020 - Long-Term Care Visitation Guidance (PDF)
- 09/30/2020 - Infection Prevention and Control Program Plan for Assisted Housing Template (Word)
- 09/30/2020 - State of Maine ICAR for Assisted Housing (Excel)
- 09/30/2020 - Maine Long Term Services and Supports COVID-19 Resource Sheet (PDF)
- 09/30/2020 - Infection Prevention and Control Program Consultation Log Template (Excel)
- 08/17/2020 - Releases, Liability, and COVID-19 (Word)
- 06/15/2020 - Assisted Housing COVID-19 Resident Healthcare Guidance (Word)
- 05/29/2020 - Congregate and Assisted Living/Residential Care Service Providers: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance (PDF)
- 05/29/2020 - Long-Term Care and Assisted Housing Facilities: Personal Protective Equipment (PDF)
- 05/29/2020 - Long-Term Care and Assisted Housing Facilities: Emergency Crisis Staffing Guidance (PDF)
- 05/04/2020 - Guidance on Protecting People's Economic Impact Payments (EIP) (PDF)
- 04/23/2020 - FAQs and Resources Regarding COVID-19 for Nursing Facilities (Word)
- 04/13/2020 - US CDC Guidance on “Preparing for COVID-19: Long-term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes”
- 04/08/2020 - Memo, re: Modification of Home Delivered Meals Eligibility due to COVID-19 (PDF)
- 04/07/2020 - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Checklist: Older Persons
- 04/07/2020 - Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities
- 04/07/2020 - Guidance for Retirement Communities and Independent Living
- 04/07/2020 - Administration for Community Living Fiscal FAQs
- 04/06/2020 - COVID-19 Guidance for Agency Based In-Home Caregivers and Workers (PDF)
- 03/23/2020 - Memo, re: Home Delivered Meals/Nutrition Assessments (PDF)
- 03/20/2020 - Memo, re: Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Training Timeframes (PDF)
- 03/19/2020 - Memo, re: Expansion of Telephonic Medical Eligibility Assessments (PDF)
- 03/19/2020 - COVID-19 OADS FAQ for LTSS and Aging (Word) - Frequently Asked Questions and Resources Regarding COVID-19 for Agencies and Others Providing Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) to Older Persons and Adults with Physical Disabilities
- 03/17/2020 - Memo, re: Home Delivered Meals Volunteer Background Checks (PDF)