--- title: Covid-19 Resources description: Covid-19 Resources image: https://www.rpharmy.com/hubfs/Coronavirus-CDC-645x645.jpg --- [![Rpharmy TM](https://www.rpharmy.com/hubfs/Rpharmy%20TM.svg) ](https://www.rpharmy.com/?hsLang=en) ## Covid-19 Resources ## Workforce Strategy and Operations ### General Guidance - [General Guidance for Businesses and Employers](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html) (CDC)  Preventive measures, strategies for sick employees, and preparation for outbreak - [Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/hcp-return-work.html) (CDC) ### **Travel Policy** - [Travel Guidelines ](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html)(CDC)  Information for high-risk countries, health notices, and FAQ ## Command Center & Communications ### General Guidance - [Healthcare Planning Checklist](https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/COVID19/Documents/COVID-19%20Healthcare%20Planning%20Checklist.pdf) (HHS)  A comprehensive checklist to evaluate all key elements of pandemic plan and response - [Public Health Communicators Guide](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/public-health-communicators-get-your-community-ready.html) (CDC)  Information for guiding communication strategies before, during, and after an outbreak **FAQs** - [Preventing COVID-19 Spread from Community to Health Care Facilities (For Hospitals and Ambulatory Care Centers)](https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/hospital-and-hospital-clinics/infection-prevention-and-control-ic/000002273/) **Requirements for Granting Privileges During a Disaster** - [FAQ - General](https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/hospital-and-hospital-clinics/emergency-management-em/000002275/) - [FAQ - Telehealth](https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/hospital-and-hospital-clinics/emergency-management-em/000002276/) ### Pandemic Plans - [Hospital Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (CDC)](https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/COVID19/Documents/COVID-19%20Healthcare%20Planning%20Checklist.pdf) - **Recommendations on Hospital Surge Capacity**[ 5 key steps for finding extra hospital capacity](https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/COVID19/Documents/COVID-19%20Healthcare%20Planning%20Checklist.pdf) ### Data and Dashboards - [Global Cases of COVID-19](https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html) (Johns Hopkins) Interactive map to track outbreak by country and region - [CDC FluSurge 2.0](https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/tools/flusurge.htm) (CDC)  Spreadsheet-based model to estimate surge in demand for hospital-based services - [COVID-19 Health System Capacity Model](https://qventus.com/blog/predicting-the-effects-of-the-covid-pandemic-on-us-health-system-capacity/) (Qventus)  Adaptation of CDC’s FluSurge 2.0, including regional data and assumptions specific to COVID-19 ### PPE Guidelines **Safely Removing PPE to Prevent Infection (CDC)** - [Removing (doffing) a gown](https://www.jointcommission.org/covid-19/doffing-personal-protective-equipment-ppe---gown/) (3 minute video) **Managing Critical Shortages of PPE During Declared Emergencies ** - [PPE FAQ](https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/hospital-and-hospital-clinics/infection-prevention-and-control-ic/000002271/) **CDC Guidance ** - [Eye protection](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/eye-protection.html) - [Isolation gowns](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/isolation-gowns.html) - [Face masks](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/face-masks.html) - [N95 respirators](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirators-strategy/index.html) **FDA Guidance and Mitigation Strategies ** - [Guidance on conservation of gloves](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/medical-glove-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-providers) - [Mitigation strategies when facing ventilator shortages](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/ventilator-supply-mitigation-strategies-letter-health-care-providers) ## Infection Control, Triage and Assessment ### General Guidelines - [Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Providers ](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/control-recommendations.html)(CDC) - [Evaluating and Testing Persons for COVID-19](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html) (CDC) - [Healthcare Professional Preparedness Checklist for Patients with Confirmed or Possible COVID-19](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/hcp-preparedness-checklist.pdf) (CDC) Succinct policy and procedure checklist - [Discontinuation of Home Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 ](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patients.html)(CDC) - [Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Home](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/prevent-spread-in-long-term-care-facilities.html)s (CDC) - [Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Settings](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/novel-coronavirus-2019-Nursing-Homes-Preparedness-Checklist_3_13.pdf) (CDC) ## Contingency Planning ### Supply Chain - [Quick Guide to Telemedicine in Practice](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/ama-quick-guide-telemedicine-practice) (AMA) - [Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provider-fact-sheet) ### Telehealth - [Quick Guide to Telemedicine in Practice](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/ama-quick-guide-telemedicine-practice) (AMA) - [Medicare Telehealth Health Care Provider Fact Sheet](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provider-fact-sheet) - [CMS Expanded Telehealth Services](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provider-fact-sheet) ## Other Organizations - [CMS COVID-19 Partner Toolkit](https://www.cms.gov/outreach-education/partner-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-partner-toolkit) - [Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/index.html) - 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