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COVID-19 HELPFUL RESOURCES
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
CDC Community Health Workers for COVID Response – May 24
Health authorities respond to outbreak in southwest Missouri (June 23, 2020)
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri (June 23, 2020)
Video (CDC):
How to clean and disinfect your home if someone has COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/video/socialmedia/Clean-Disinfect-Low-Resolution.mp4
Shopping for food and other household essentials – https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/socialmedia/2020/1437014370grocery.mp4
In the News:
June 25, 2020, The Missouri Times: Coronavirus in Missouri: Where are the positive cases?
June 23, 2020, Washington Post: Seven States report highest coronavirus hospitalizations since pandemic began
New Guidance from SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
PPE Supply Marketplace: https://ppe-supply.uk.r.appspot.com/#/
USDA: COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
CDC Communication Resources – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/index.html
RHI Hub Emergency Communication Planning Tools – https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/emergency-preparedness-and-response#resources
Stay informed
CDC COVID-19 Situation Summary – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html
CDC Emergent COVID-19 Announcements – https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/Emergency/EPRO/Current-Emergencies/Current-Emergencies-page
CDC What You Should Know – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
CDC Tests for COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/testing.html
CDC Evaluating and Reporting Cases – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html
World Health Organization Coronavirus – https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
Health and prevention
Your choice to get vaccinated can make a positive impact not only you and your family, but your entire community. Get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html
Protect Yourself & Family – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/protect/index.html
People at Higher Risk – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/index.html
Government & Elected Officials:
White House/CDC/FEMA – Coronavirus.gov
FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Quick Links:
Missouri COVID-19 Vaccinator Enrollment program
CDC Community Health Workers for COVID Response – May 24
NRHA Grassroots Advocacy Forum
As of Monday, April 19, 2021, every person 16 years and older in the United States will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. You can help spread the word so every adult knows they are now eligible. Use the NEW COVID-19 Community Corps Social Media Toolkit to spread the word about expanded eligibility.
Webinars for Missouri vaccinators – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5mk8BxSPgiQ6tjnX8p06kkogR3d2KrT
CMS.gov Important Resources – https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/Emergency/EPRO/Current-Emergencies/Current-Emergencies-page
Help for Rural Providers During COVID-19 – CMS: COVID19-Blanket-Waivers
HRSA FAQs – https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/coronavirus-frequently-asked-questions
Missouri DHSS – https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/missouri-news.php
Johns Hopkins COVID-19 map – https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
Missouri Hospital Assocation (MHA) COVID-19 Updates – https://web.mhanet.com/coronavirus-disease.aspx
Standard Precautions for Patient Care – https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/basics/standard-precautions.html
Information for Healthcare Professionals – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html
Hospital/Provider Preparedness Tools – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/preparedness-checklists.html
Interim Coding Guidance – https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/ICD-10-CM-Official-Coding-Gudance-Interim-Advice-coronavirus-feb-20-2020.pdf
Medicare FFS Response to COVID-19 – https://www.cms.gov/files/document/se20011.pdf
COVID-19 Nursing Home Visitor Guidance – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/prevent-spread-in-long-term-care-facilities.html
CMS Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Guidance – https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-sends-guidance-programs-all-inclusive-care-elderly-pace-organizations
ASHP Pharmacy Practice Resources – https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Practice/Resource-Centers/Coronavirus
ASHP Drug Shortage Guide and Reporting – https://www.ashp.org/Drug-Shortages
ASPR Strategic National Stockpile – https://www.phe.gov/about/sns/Pages/default.aspx
Resources for Healthcare Facilities – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/index.html
Resources for Health Departments – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/index.html
Information for Laboratories – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/lab/index.html