Coronavirus Information and Resources
The State of California is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), local governments, and health care providers across California to respond to the outbreak of COVID-19, a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus. This page provides links to general information about coronavirus and resources for providers and will be updated as new information is available.
RCOC’s COVID-19 Tracking Information
To view COVID-19 case numbers for our RCOC community, updated each Friday, go to our COVID-19 tracking page
Monthly Virtual Community Public Meetings
Please join us monthly on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for an update from the RCOC management team regarding our community response to COVID-19 and presentations from our staff regarding current issues. There will also be time for questions and answers from participants.
Our monthly meetings are presented in English and translated into Spanish and Vietnamese. Click below to view the agenda and to register for the upcoming meeting.
Past Questions from Our Community and RCOC Responses
Click here to view the February 17 presentation by Dr. Himber Video Access Passcode: h9qs@T*y
Click here to view the February 3 presentation by Dr. Himber Video Access Passcode: a!k3NSbf
Click here to view the January 20 presentation by Dr. Himber Video Access Passcode: +?AU*9fx
Click here to view the January 6 presentation by Dr. Himber Video Access Passcode: @$2F5YCt
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Updates & General Information
- March 15 Update: California Department of Public Health Update on Persons Served by RCOC Getting Vaccinated
- California Coronavirus Response Website – COVID19.ca.gov
- DDS Coronavirus Information
- NEW: Vaccine Updates and Resources from DDS
Benefits of Getting COVID-19 Vaccine from CDC
8 Things to Know about the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program by the CDC
Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines by the CDC
Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers - DDS Directive: COVID-19 Resources for Individuals with IDD
- Orange County Health Care Agency
- California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19
- Guidance Relating to Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC): What Do People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders Need to Know about COVID-19?
- DDS Family Member Engagement Guide
Resources for Providers
- Alternative Nonresidential Services FAQs
- Alternative Nonresidential Services Directive dated August 31, 2020
- Alternative Non-Residential Services – 9/8/2020 Presentation to the Vendor Advisory Committee
- California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division Provider Information Notices, Adult and Senior Care (ASC) Program
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Center for Health Care Quality All Facilities Letters
- Certification of Alternative Nonresidential Services
- COVID-19 FAQs Updated 06-11-2020
- COVID-19 Emergency Billing March 2020
- DDS Directive: Extension of Waivers, Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19
- DDS’ Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services March 29, 2021
- DDS’ Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services March 29, 2021
- Department Directives for Vendors
- Guidance Documents: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services December 2, 2020
- Monthly Alternative Services Rates for Service Code 950 Effective April 01, 2021
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) N95 Mask Info Update
- RCOC Alternative Services Monthly Rates Effective January 1, 2021
- Transportation – Enclosure B – Reimbursement for Alternative Services – Blank Excel Form