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COVID-19 Resources

Virginia’s Health Centers are trusted institutions in our communities, and we can play an important role in putting COVID-19 in perspective while encouraging patients to take appropriate prevention and preparedness measures.

The 2019 novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, is a virus strain that was newly identified at the end of 2019. An outbreak was caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in hundreds of confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan, with additional cases being identified in a growing number of countries internationally. The first case in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020. The outbreak is spreading across the country, including Virginia.

This is an ongoing situation and information is changing rapidly. The Coronavirus emergency is a reminder of the essential role Community Health Centers perform in ensuring the health and strength of our communities.

Virginia Community Healthcare Association offers this page as a resource to guide health care providers to accurate sources of information. We are continually updating resources as they become available.

CDC/CMS/Federal Agencies

"COVID-19 Vaccine Training: General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Health Care Professionals." The CDC has released a new training. This is a web-on-demand, self-paced module for health care providers who will be administering COVID-19 vaccine. This module provides health care providers with information about COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Use Authorization and safety, as well as general information about vaccine storage, handling, administration, and reporting.
View more new CDC resources on the COVID-19 vaccine here
CDC Ensuring Safety of COVID Vaccines
CMS COVID vaccine policies and guidance

VDH

Communications/Toolkits

CDC Health Systems Communication Toolkit
- Includes Printable Stickers, Posters, Fact Sheets and FAQS, Presentation Slides, Social Media tools, and more.

Behavioral/Mental Health Resources

Clinical CME/CE Resources

Audio-Based CME/CE Activity: COVID-19: What Clinicians Serving Patients in Rural and Underserved Communities Need to Know

Coding Resources

Special coding advice during COVID-19 public health emergency-American Medical Association

Sesco: Reopening a Business without Opening Employer Liability #2
CARES Act (PPP)
CARES Act (PPP Loan Repayment)
Grants, Loans, and Other Cashflow Options for Health Centers, PCAs, and HCCNs during the Covid-19 Pandemic- as 04/15/2020 (Word doc)
U.S. Small Business Administration-Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Health Industry Distributors Association
Webinar Recording: Employment Law Compliance Issues for Employers in Responding to COVID-19
- Presentation Slides
HRSA: COVID-19 FAQS-Funding (3-24-2020)
Requesting Change in Scope , PAL (3-14-2020)
Capital Link: State By State Analysis of Revenue and Job Losses at Community Health Centers and Related Community Impacts Due to COVID-19
SESCO Slide Deck: How to Stay Compliant While Caring for Employees
First American Healthcare Finance-
- Contact Zach Gibbs, First American’s Financing Consultant, for more info Zachary.gibbs@fahf.com
- Hedge Against Uncertainty- Providers are now amidst a crisis unlike any before and with that comes concern, uncertainty, and unpredictability. Keeping financial stability is of utmost importance because as there’s no way to predict the day to day, standard expenses continue such as payroll, equipment acquisition costs, and utilities. Additionally, with an uncertain climate comes worry, such as the potential challenges of payor system glitches, delays in reimbursement, and cash flow disruptions. Many providers use First American to establish certainty by utilizing fixed rate financing or rate lock options. With interest rates near historic lows, it is a good time to secure today's rates for your future borrowing needs. By doing so, you can have the peace of mind needed to manage interest rate risk, while being confident you can acquire the equipment and technology you need for your patients.
  - Fixed-Rate Financing- Unlike a loan or line of credit from your bank, leasing provides fixed-rate financing, ensuring your rate does not fluctuate throughout the course of the project. This makes budgeting simpler and more consistent.
  - Benefits include:
    - Secure the most competitive financing rates now, avoiding rising interest rate costs in the future.
    - Combine multiple assets under 1 predictable payment; medical equipment, technology, software and soft costs.
    - More predictable cashflow management with fixed payments.
  - Rate Lock Option
    - - Secure a low rate for projects funding as far as 12 months from now.
      - Avoid the risk of the increased rates for long-term projects.

Find templates and documents like fact sheets, flyers, media relations, video animations, and more.

Virginia Community Healthcare Association Communications and Outreach resources folder

For video animations, our communications team can customize the files to include individual contact information for our Member Health Centers. Simply email marketing@vacommunityhealth.org with your request.