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How could alternate care facilities (ACF) be utilized during an emergency, if they cannot satisfy licensing requirements?

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How could alternate care facilities (ACF) be utilized during an emergency, if they cannot satisfy licensing requirements?

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Procedures for ACFs are still being developed. It is presently envisioned that each ACF will be a satellite of a hospital, and will be used for overflow purposes for persons who are not seriously ill. Patients requiring intensive care should remain in a hospital setting. DPH will explore the possibility of requesting waivers of certain statutory mandates that would impact ACFs.