{"id":19294,"date":"2023-06-02T08:54:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T12:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/?page_id=19294"},"modified":"2026-10-01T16:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:07:55","slug":"guidance-regulation-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidance, Recommendations, &#038; Regulatory Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-19294\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-19294-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19294-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19294-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-19294\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img 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\t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-19294-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19294-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VIPTA members track guidance and regulation updates to create a one-stop-shop for users.\u00a0 The updates include source documents that guide infection prevention and control practices for public health staff and clinical and non-clinical healthcare personnel.<\/p>\n<p>The date of the regulation or guidance update is included in each post.\u00a0 Please check linked content to be sure it is the most up to date and recommended practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19294-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19294-1-0\"  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\/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-19294-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"cl-layout-container search-filter-results-21342\" style=\"--cl-layout-padding:0px;--cl-layout-margin:0px;\"><div  class=\"cl-layout cl-layout--grid cl-layout--id-19908 cl-layout--masonry  cl-layout--col-l-1 cl-layout--col-m-1 cl-layout--col-s-2 cl-layout--col-xs-1\"  style=\"--cl-layout-gap-c: 5px;--cl-layout-gap-r: 5px;\n\t\t\" ><div class=\"cl-layout__masonry-content\"><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22721\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/infection-control\/hcp\/healthcare-personnel-epidemiology-control\/conjunctivitis.html\" target=\"_blank\">CDC: Conjunctivitis (09\/11\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">The CDC recommends excluding healthcare personnel with suspected or confirmed infectious conjunctivitis, including epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC), from work for the duration of their symptoms. These recommendations emphasize strict hand hygiene, appropriate cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and shared medical equipment, and prompt identification and management of cases to prevent transmission and healthcare-associated outbreaks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22720\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/infection-control\/hcp\/healthcare-personnel-epidemiology-control\/viral-respiratory-infections.html\" target=\"_blank\">CDC: Viral Respiratory Infections (09\/11\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">The CDC provides updated recommendations for managing healthcare personnel exposed to or infected with viral respiratory infections, including work restrictions, symptom monitoring, and source control. Asymptomatic exposed personnel may continue working with source control through at least five days after their last exposure, while infected personnel should be excluded from work for at least three days and meet additional symptom-based return-to-work criteria, followed by source control through at least day seven.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22719\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/respiratory\/infections\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">CDC: Preventing Respiratory Infections in the Workplace (08\/28\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">The CDC provides recommendations to help employers prevent and respond to respiratory infections in the workplace through improved ventilation, engineering controls, environmental cleaning and disinfection, and policies that encourage sick employees to stay home.\u00a0 These recommendations also emphasize using respiratory illness surveillance data to inform workplace prevention strategies, including masking and remote work, to reduce transmission and protect employee health.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22592\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/payment\/prospective-payment-systems\/acute-inpatient-pps\/fy-2027-ipps-final-rule-home-page\" target=\"_blank\">CMS Fiscal Year 2027 Acute Care Hospital and Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System Final Rule: CMS-1849-F (8\/04\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCMS\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tQuality Improvement\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">CMS updated Medicare payment and quality requirements for hospitals and LTCHs. The Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP) will continue. Hospitals with the poorest performance on hospital-acquired conditions may lose 1% of Medicare fee-for-service payment.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22593\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/newsroom\/fact-sheets\/fiscal-year-2027-skilled-nursing-facility-prospective-payment-system-final-rule-cms-1843-f\" target=\"_blank\">CMS Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System Final Rule: (7\/31\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCMS\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tNursing Home \/ Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tQuality Improvement\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">CMS will remove two COVID-19 vaccination measures from the SNF Quality Reporting Program beginning in FY 2028.SNFs will no longer report COVID-19 vaccination coverage for healthcare workers or whether residents are up to date through this program. Facilities should still follow current CDC vaccination guidance and CMS infection control requirements.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22594\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/75\/ss\/ss7504a1.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Surveillance for Candida auris \u2014 United States, 2022\u20132024 (07\/02\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tNursing Home \/ Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSurveillance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">CDC reported continued growth of Candida auris in U.S. healthcare settings from 2022\u20132024. Clinical cases increased from 2,882 to 6,197, and screening cases increased from 6,226 to 12,432. CDC emphasizes continued C. auris screening of high-risk patients, appropriate Transmission-Based Precautions, use of disinfectants effective against C. auris, communication of C. auris status during transfers, antifungal susceptibility testing, and strong coordination between healthcare facilities and public health to limit further transmission.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22510\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/antimicrobial-stewardship-and-healthcare-epidemiology\/article\/infection-prevention-and-control-of-candida-auris-in-pediatric-settings\/D1012137F51BF268BC89FE5DBCC1DA8A\" target=\"_blank\">Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSHEA\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tNursing Home \/ Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPediatric \/ NICU\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">Infection Prevention and Control of Candida auris in Pediatric Settings (6\/23\/2026) The guidance recommends identifying at-risk pediatric patients through targeted screening, using appropriate isolation and room-placement precautions, and coordinating closely with infection prevention and public health partners when Candida auris is suspected or confirmed. It also emphasizes prevention through meticulous hand hygiene, effective environmental cleaning and disinfection, and careful management of shared medical equipment, toys, common spaces, visitors, breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and caregiver-child interactions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22508\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/files\/document\/qso-26-14-nh-original-release-2026-07-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)\u00a0<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCMS\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tNursing Home \/ Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tRegulatory Compliance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">CMS QSO-26-14-NH Memo: Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey National Implementation (7\/16\/2026) CMS will implement a nationwide risk-based survey process beginning September 8, 2026. Qualifying high-performing nursing homes may receive streamlined recertification surveys, allowing survey resources to be focused on facilities and complaints that present greater risks to resident health and safety.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22492\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/clinician-letters\/measles-outbreak-expansion-and-back-to-school-immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH: Clinician Letter &#8211; Measles Outbreak Expansion and Back-to-School Immunizations (6\/26\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAmbulatory (Outpatient) Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Medical Services (EMS)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPediatric \/ NICU\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Preparedness &amp; Operations\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVaccination\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">Clinician Letter: Measles Outbreak Expansion and Back-to-School Immunizations (6\/26\/2026) The Virginia Department of Health announced that the Buckingham County measles outbreak has expanded to Cumberland County. Review the expanded outbreak vaccination recommendations, encourage patients to stay up to date on immunizations before the school year, and immediately report suspected or confirmed measles cases to your local health department.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22491\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/clinician-letters\/public-health-updates-on-measles-ebola-preparedness-and-travel-associated-illnesses\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH: Clinician Letter &#8211; Public Health Updates on Measles, Ebola Preparedness, and Travel-Associated Illnesses (6\/03\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAmbulatory (Outpatient) Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Medical Services (EMS)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPediatric \/ NICU\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Preparedness &amp; Operations\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVaccination\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">Clinician Letter:\u00a0Public Health Updates on Measles, Ebola Preparedness, and Travel-Associated Illnesses (6\/03\/2026) This clinician letter provides updates on rising measles activity, Ebola preparedness, and travel-associated illnesses. Protect patients and staff by maintaining a high index of suspicion, assessing travel history, following infection control guidance, ensuring vaccination coverage, and promptly reporting suspected cases to your local health department.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-pagination\"><span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/?sf_paged=2\">2<\/a>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/?sf_paged=3\">3<\/a>\n<span class=\"page-numbers dots\">&hellip;<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/?sf_paged=12\">12<\/a>\n<a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/?sf_paged=2\">Next &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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