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 Coronavirus Website
- Health Care Facility Preparation Steps and Guidance
- Infection Control
- Clinical Guidance
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Guidance for Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization
- Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators
- Guidance for Employers
- Fact Sheets and Other Communications Resources
Behavioral/Mental Health Resources
- CDC Mental Health Resources
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Mental Health America: Mental Health & COVID-19 Resources
Clinical CME/CE Resources
Coding Resources
- HRSA Coronavirus Website
- DHHS Coronavirus News and Information
- CMS Coronavirus News and Information
- NEJM COVID-19 Website
- UpToDate COVID-19 (requires subscription)
- American Academy of Family Physicians COVID-19 Website
- NACHC: Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Family Leave in response to COVID-19as established in the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”
- Health Center Resource Clearinghouse
- COVID-19 Priority Page
- "Reduced Workflows and Staffing Guidance for Non-Clinical Operations" NACHC COVID-19 Resource Packet
- "Managing Crisis through Resilient Leadership" NACHC COVID-19 Resource Packet
- Health Center Boards and COVID-19 (Spanish language version)
- Virtual Board Meetings: Tips for Health Center Boards (Spanish language version)
- Sample Drive Thru Procedures (Spanish language version)
- MATRC Telehealth Resources for COVID-19
- Virginia Community Healthcare Association Dropbox Folder of additional resources
- CDC Updated Infection Control Guidelines
- HHS-Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
- Office of the Governor: Executive Orders and COVID-19 Resources
- VDH website
- VDH COVID-19 in Virginia
- DMAS: Emergency Waiver
- Situation Report (link updated as state issues new reports)
- CoverVA.org: Medicaid Flyer
- CoverVA.org: COVID-19 Information
- Spanish Version: Cubre Virginia- Información sobre COVID-19
- VDA: Guidelines for Re-entry into the Dental Workplace
- 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
- 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
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- 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.
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- LabCorp
- University of Washington Testing Guidance
- Interpreting Viral Respiratory Panel Test Results
- Sample Drive Thru Clinic Resource Packet
- KnowBe4-The FCC Releases Audio Samples of Coronavirus Phone Scams
- Reducing the Impact of COVID-19: An Overview of Business Interruption Claims & Disaster Assistance Loans | BKD, LLP
- Webinar: Obtaining COVID-19 Financial Relief: An Overview of SBA, CARES, and Alternative Financing Strategies
- Capital Link - Webinars
- Webinar Recording: Employment Law Compliance Issues for Employers in Responding to COVID-19
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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.
