CA AB1324

Requires the State Department of Public Health and State Department of Social Services to collaborate on creating health and safety guidelines by January 1, 2025.

Guidelines apply to skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and congregate living health facilities providing post-acute care.

Guidelines must address care provision during pandemics, public health crises, and other emergencies, with specific attention to surge capacity situations.

Requires description of best practices to accompany the health and safety guidelines for covered facilities.