I will update with new resources daily as identified. Links are provided for regularly updated resources whenever possible.
SITREP:
Real-time world data: https://www.worldometers.info/
US Deaths: https://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/usa-cause-of-death-by-age-and-gender
Article: Hot spots by county: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/map-reveals-hidden-u-s-hotspots-of-coronavirus-infection/
National: CMS has issued a number of waivers to various states. A blanket waiver has been issued for a number of compliance requirements, including a limited partial waiver of EMTALA. See http://www.medlaw.com/update-3-31-2020-cms-issues-limited-blanket-waivers-including-emtala/
Executive order: Authority to Active Military Reservists — https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/eo-order-selected-reserve-certain-members-individual-ready-reserve-armed-forces-active-duty/
States and Lockdowns: Emergency Declarations – https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency-declarations
RESOURCES:
CDC Covid Page for Business: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-business-response.html
Are healthcare workers/EMS covered by expanded leave requirements? See questions 54, 55, 56: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
OCR advisory on HIPAA and first responders: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/covid-19-hipaa-and-first-responders-508.pdf
Department of Labor information sheet on employer responsibilities: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employer-paid-leave
Department of Labor FAQ on FFCRA: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
Department of Labor FFCRA posters for non-federal employers: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf
HRSA FAQ page: https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/coronavirus-frequently-asked-questions
Chloroquine human study/ FDA links:
FDA emergency approval: https://www.fda.gov/media/136534/download
The FAQs on telehealth remote communications may be found at: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/telehealth-faqs-508.pdf – PDF
The press release on telehealth remote communications may be found at: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/03/17/ocr-announces-notification-of-enforcement-discretion-for-telehealth-remote-communications-during-the-covid-19.html
The Notification of Enforcement Discretion on telehealth remote communications may be found at: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html
For more information on HIPAA and COVID-19, see OCR’s February 2020 Bulletin: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/february-2020-hipaa-and-novel-coronavirus.pdf – PDF
Telemed visits may be temporarily used to issue opiod and other controled subtance prescriptions per DEA https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/coronavirus.html
The official John Hopkins link for current case report map: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
CDC current guidance for healthcare facilities in general under the current state of emergency: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-risk-assesment-hcp.html
COVID-19 Healthcare Planning checklist: https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/COVID19/Documents/COVID-19%20Healthcare%20Planning%20Checklist.pdf
CMS Memo on reimbursement: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/hpms-memo-covid-information-plans.pdf
OSHA workplace COVID-19 Guidance: https://environblog.jenner.com/files/guidance-on-preparing-workplaces-for-covid-19.pdf
Article: “Privacy in a Pandemic – what you can and can’t ask employees” https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/privacy-in-a-pandemic-what-you-can-(and-cant)-ask-employees
Update video: March 16 — With Dr. Zubin Damania- Clinical update 42 mins – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R35rA34wv_A
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Protecting remote workers from hacking: https://blog.knowbe4.com/u.s.-homeland-security-malicious-actors-expected-to-focus-attacks-on-teleworkers
Article: “Considerations for practicing telemedicine in Covid-19” https://www.thompsonhine.com/publications/considerations-for-practicing-telemedicine-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
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