COVID 19 Info
Health Care Workers and Vaccination Requirements
To further protect vulnerable Californians and health care workers, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued two public health orders:
- The first order requires workers in health care settings to be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
- The second public health order directs hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities to verify that visitors are fully vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19 in the prior 72 hours before indoor visits.
- Department of Consumer Affairs Issued Waivers
- Board of Psychology Issued Waivers
- Board of Psychology Advisory on Telehealth and HIPAA During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- Want to Help? Register for the California Health Corps Here
- EPPP and CPLEE Exam Information
- Advisory: DCA-21-197 Waiver Extending Time to Satisfy Examination Requirements (10/13/2021)
- Advisory: DCA-21-177 Waiver Extending Time to Satisfy Examination Requirements (7/28/2021)
- Advisory: DCA-21-155 Waiver Extending Time to Satisfy Examination Requirements (6/3/2021)
- Advisory: DCA-21-131 Waiver Extending Time to Satisfy Examination Requirements (4/1/2021)
- Advisory: DCA-21-107 Waiver Extending Time to Satisfy Examination Requirements (1/26/2021)
- Advisory: DCA-20-78 Waiver Extending Time to Satisfy Examination Requirements (11/25/2020)
- Advisory: DCA-20-66 Waiver Extending Time to Satisfy Examination Requirements (10/5/2020)
- Essential versus Non-Essential Services
- FAQ’s Related to COVID-19
- Inactive or Canceled for less than 5 years and want to temporarily change to Active during the State of Emergency? Go to DCA’s Application to Restore License
Additionally, local public health departments may have or issue orders with vaccination requirements that apply to licensees and settings beyond the California Department of Public Health’s orders.
Licensees are encouraged to thoroughly read the CDPH public health orders and regularly check their local public health departments website for additional vaccination requirements. To find a local public health department website, visit: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-local-information/#County-websites.
