COVID-19 Resources
Posted: March 31, 2020
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COVID-19 Trainings
- “Prepare Not Panic: COVID-19 CDC Update and the Health Center Response” Recording Available
- COVID-19: Managing the Workflow under Constant Changes 4/1, 4/8 Recordings Available
- National Institute for Health Care Management COVID-19 Webinar Miniseries Recordings Available
- RELIAS: Free Training Courses for Healthcare Professionals and Individuals
- Changes to Federal & State HR Laws in COVID-19 Response Recording Available
- Telehealth Guidance Webinar 3/31
- Capital Link Webinars
- Dental Telehealth Webinar 4/1
- Certintell Telehealth Demonstration 4/2
- Federal COVID-19 Employment Legislation: FFCRA & CARES Act 4/3
Clinical Protocols and Guidelines
Kaiser Permanente
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mitigation Phase Playbook – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- Public Health Lap Specimen Collection and Transport for COVID-19 Testing
- Public Health Lab Test Requisition Form
- COVID-19 Information for Health Professionals
- Provider Checklist
- Notification Form Medical Provider of COVID-19 Laboratory Results
- COVID-19 Testing Criteria
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
- Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Healthcare Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Healthcare Professionals: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
- Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Healthcare Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- PPE Optimization Strategies
Private Labs
- Information from LabCorp about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Quest Diagnostics: Testing for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Testing with Quest Diagnostics: Webinar Recording | Slides
- COVID-19 Specimen Collection Guidelines
- Quest Diagnostics Test Code 39444: New Testing Updates | New Mapping Updates
- Quest Diagnostics Reference Laboratory Service Update Webinar 4/1
- WestPac Labs
Oral Health
- American Dental Association Coronavirus Resource Center for Dentists
- CMS Adult Elective Surgery and Procedures Recommendations including dental
- Dental Office Closure Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- The Latest on COVID-19 from CA Dental Association
- National Network for Oral Health Access: COVID-19 Resources
- Henry Schein COVID-19 Customer Update
- PPE Optimization Strategies by the CDC
Provider Education
Business Operations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Interim Guidance for Business and Employers
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
- Checklist for Healthcare Facilities: Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators during the COVID-19 Response
- Sequence for Putting On Personal Protective Equipment
- Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators: Crisis/Alternate Strategies
National Association of Community Health Centers
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources for Community Health Centers
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- Cashflow and Payroll Options for Health Centers During the COVID-19 Crisis
Health Resources & Services Administration
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
- Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Resources for Health Centers
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
- Policy for Temporary Compounding of Certain Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products During the Public Health Emergency
Capital Link
Managed Care
- Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Testing and Treatment
- Screening and Testing Algorithms and Policy Statements
- Coverage and Benefits Related to COVID-19 Medicaid and CHIP
- COVID-19 FAQs for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies
Temporary Site
Drive Thru Screening
Telehealth
- Medicaid State Plan Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Delivered Via Telehealth
- Medicaid Telehealth Guidance
- COVID-19 & Telehealth – Assistance for HRSA Health Center Program
- National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit
- Telehealth Coverage Policies in the Time of COVID-19 to Date
- Medi-Cal Payment for Telehealth and Virtual/Telephonic Communications Relative to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Changes to Medicare & Medicaid Telehealth Policies – Considerations for FQHCs implementing Telehealth in support of patient care during the COVID-19 outbreak
- General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
- ESRD Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
- California Primary Care Association Telehealth/Telephonic Guidance
Telephonic Care
Small Business Loans
- Los Angeles City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program
- Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters
- U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet – Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Workforce
- Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers
- Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – FAQs on laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office
- Reduced Work Hours, Potential Closure of Layoffs and Tax Assistance
- Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave
Licensing
- Pharmacy Law Waivers Authorized Pursuant to BPC Section 4062
- How to Request a Pharmacy Law Waiver Related to COVID-19 Emergency
- Important Information for Licensees Related to COVID-19 Emergency
Triage Protocols
- Workflow for Drive Up Testing
- Patient Triage Protocol – Phone, In Person, Testing
- COVID-19 Testing Triage Protocol
Funding Opportunities
- California Community Foundation: COVID-19 LA County Response Fund
- National Health Care for the Homeless Council with Kaiser Permanente: Immediate Impact Grants: Serving People Experiencing Homelessness in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Homelessness
- CDC People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness Interim Guidance
- CDC Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations – Interim Recommendations for US Community Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019
- HUD Disease Risks and Homelessness (COVID-19 Infectious Disease Prevention and Response)
- HUD Homelessness COVID-19 Resources
- Ask A Question Portal: HUD can provide TA to homeless assistance providers who need support in preventing/responding to the spread of infectious disease. In Step 2, select “CoC: Continuum of Care Program” from the “My question is related to” drop down list, and write “Health Preparedness and Response” in the subject line.
- LAHSA COVID-19 Guidance for Los Angeles County Homeless Services Community
- LAHSA Infection Prevention Basics for Homeless Shelters
- LAHSA COVID-19: Guidance for Homeless Shelters
- LAHSA Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Assessment Tool for Homeless Shelters
- City of LA COVID-19 Shelters for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Street Medicine Guidance during COVID-19
- Intake and Triage Protocol for Q/I Housing
- The Corporation for Supportive Housing
HIV, AIDS, HEP C, STIs
- Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Guidance for Providers and PLWH
- National Coalition of STD Directors Resource Page
- Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV
- Los Angeles County Commission on HIV: COVID-19 Information & Resources
LGBTQ+
- California LGBT Health and Human Services Network Resource Page
- Coronavirus 2019: What LGBTQ+ People Need to Know
- The Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Trans People Need to Know
Food Security
Immigration/Public Charge
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- Public Charge
- COVID-19 and Public Charge: What Immigrant Communities Need to Know
- California Immigrant Policy Center COVID-19 Resource Guide
- CHIRLA COVID-19 Posters: English | Spanish
- Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs LAC4YOU Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
- Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions of Immigrants: Spanish | Khmer | Korean
- California Immigrant Guide COVID-19
- The California Department of Public Health COVID-19
Community Educational Materials
Los Angeles Department of Public Health
- What You Need to Know: English | Spanish | Chinese
- What to do if I am Exposed FAQs: English | Spanish | Chinese
- Steps for Handwashing: English | Spanish | Chinese
- More Languages
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Stop the Spread of Germs: English | Spanish
- Share Facts About COVID-19: English | Spanish | Chinese
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (English)
- Print Resources (Multiple Languages)
- CDC Website in Spanish
- Enfermedad del Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
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