| Iowa Governor’s Proclamation on Covid-19: Public Health Proclamation 1/7/2022 Public Health Proclamation 12/10/2021 Public Health Proclamation 10-15-2021 July 23rd, 2021 PCHD New Releases, most recent pandemic and vaccine updates and past briefs: 3/23/2022 COVID-19 Therapeutics Brief COVID-19 VACCINE Information 12/10/2021 Vaccine Information Brief 11/19/2021 Vaccine Information Brief 10/27/2021 Vaccine Information Brief 10/15/2021 Vaccine Brief 9/27/2021 Vaccine Information Brief 9/10/2021 Vaccine Brief 8/31/2021 Vaccine Brief 8/23/2021 Vaccine Information Brief 8/16/2021 Vaccine Brief 6/18/2021 Vaccine brief 03.19.2021 Vaccine Information Brief IDPH COVID VACCINE TYPES 02/12/2021 COVID 19 VACCINE BRIEF UPDATE 12.29.2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Information Brief The FDA approved the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine under an emergency use authorization this weekend. Here are updated J & J vaccine documents: Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers English (Spanish coming soon) Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers Product Information Guide Covid-19 Vaccine updates & timelines workgroup info: Covid Allocation IDPH Memo 2.09.2021 Vaccine Phase 1A Group Expansions Vaccine Appointment Instructions Tentative Timelines for Vaccinations COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments for Providers in Polk County: VACCINE APPOINTMENTS COVID-19 IDPH Vaccine Administration letter and social media kits: COVID-19 Vaccine INFO and Media Kit New COVID Resource – Rural Crosswalk: The newly published Rural Crosswalk highlights COVID-19 related provisions that CMS has issued by regulation or waiver that impact Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Acute Care PPS Hospitals, and/or Skilled Nursing Facilities, and describes the significance for these rural providers. The crosswalk will be updated as waivers, flexibilities, and other provisions change. Click here: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2020-08-12rural-crosswalk.pdf Physician guidance & resources to support physicians coping with COVID-19 fallout Click Here Specific resources for your Medical Staff: Physician practice financial relief guide CPT coding and guidance Telehealth quick guide Caring for caregivers Operation Warp Speed (OWS) – Aims to deliver 300 million doses of a safe, effective vaccine for COVID-19 by January 2021, as part of a broader strategy to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics (collectively known as countermeasures). For the FAQ Sheet and other information Click Here Additional Provider Relief Funding for Covid 19: Click Here COVID-19: MASK UP FOR WELLNESS CAMPAIGN – FREE RESOURCES FOR ALL BUSINESSES on MASKING UP: Article: DIY Cloth Face Coverings – CDC Video: How to Make Your Own Face Covering – Surgeon General Article: These Masks Can Help Stop The Spread and Are Available Now – Forbes Video: How Droplets Spray From The Simple Phrase “Stay Healthy” Without A Mask – ‘Mask of Wellness’ YouTube Video: ER Doc’s Perspective on CDC’s Mask Guidelines – ‘Mask of Wellness’ YouTube Video: COVID-19 – Easy to understand perspective from an Emergency Physician – Dr. Dave & You YouTube – HYGIENE PDF: Disinfecting a Building Facility – CDC Article: List of Disinfectants to Use for COVID – EPA Article: Cleaning Disinfection – CDC HEALTH PDF: Guidance for Small Businesses – CDC PDF: Coronavirus FAQ for Businesses – nyc.gov PDF: Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 – OSHA PHYSICIAN PRACTICE REOPENING TOOLKIT RESOURCE: CLICK HERE for resource guidance on reopening your practice post Covid-19 restriction easements or CLICK HERE for a printable pdf. Reopening your practice Toolkit Daily Updated CDC Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fsummary.html Governor’s Order on PPE to ensure there is adequate PPE across the state to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic: https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/7/Signed%20PPE%20Shortage%20Order%20Final.pdf Provider Relief Funding (Care’s Act): Link to the HHS site showing how providers can calculate an estimate of the amount they should be receiving: https://www.hhs.gov/provider-relief/index.html. IOWA BOARD OF MEDICINE: Effects on the licensure and medical practice of physicians providing care in Iowa under the state of emergency: Nonessential or Elective Surgeries and Procedures: Effective March 27, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. all nonessential or elective surgeries and procedures that utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) masks, face shields etc… are prohibited until at least April 16, 2020. A nonessential surgery or procedure is one that can be delayed without undue risk to the current or future health of the patient. For further clarification and information go to https://medicalboard.iowa.gov/ CMS Nonessential or Elective Surgeries and procedures guidance: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-non-emergent-elective-medical-recommendations.pdf Latest Iowa Covid-19 Government guidance, resources and information: https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/ SUPPORT AND RELIEF SERVICES: POLK COUNTY physicians and medical community members, for medical personnel to request support services from student volunteers. Student’s at DMU are actively signing up to volunteer their time and services to medical personnel in Polk County who may need help with childcare services, pet-sitting, dog walking, grocery shopping, meal-prepping, etc. due to the COVID-19 virus quarantine initiatives. Sign up to get help At this link Temporary additional Nurse and Health Care staff Favorite Healthcare Staffing is one of the largest natural disaster response agencies in the country by providing relief for hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, border immigration crisis, and now Covid-19 outbreaks. Favorite can supply a large amount (100+) of RN, LPN, NP/PA and Direct Care Staff within 24-48 hours. Our largest deployment was just over 1,000 medical and direct care staff in a span of 5 days. For more information contact: Derek Reid, Executive Director, Work: 913-800-7073 Email: DReid@FavoriteStaffing.com Web: www.FavoriteStaffing.com Access to CMS National Stakeholder COVID-19 Call Recordings: CMS has been hosting regular calls with a variety of clinicians, hospitals, other facilities, and states in an effort to keep stakeholders updated on our COVID-19 efforts. As we know not everyone is available to attend the calls live, we are happy to share that you can access recordings of the calls along with transcripts on the following link: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/OpenDoorForums/PodcastAndTranscripts COVID-19 Resources and Information for healthcare professionals evaluating a patient for suspected COVID-19, please contact your local health department immediately. Guidance for Diagnosis and Treatment of Covid-19 from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), updated on a rolling basis: Guidance for diagnosis and treatment Updated Guidance on Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from CDC: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2020/han00429.asp?fbclid=IwAR3dP9JwjHlhZyugsmpwxsiQasW4v-Qm17yFW0YClHHGZIXHXY4yEL9bprk Coronavirus info from Iowa Department of Health for treating physicians: IDPH Update—What Clinicians Need to Know to Prepare for COVID-19 in the United States: CDC March 5th Webinar Recording The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of January 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans. Applications can be made via the SBA’s website: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ Applicants can monitor the status of their applications online after submission. For questions, please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Webinar: CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update – Information for Clinicians Caring for Children and Pregnant WomenDate: Thursday, March 12, 2020Time: 2–3 p.m.Information: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2020/callinfo_031220.asp Webinar: CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update – Information for Clinicians Caring for Children and Pregnant Women. Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020 Time: 2–3 p.m.Information: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2020/callinfo_031220.asp State Hygienic Laboratory – Iowa: shl.uiowa.edu/dcd/covid19.xml LabCorp Test for COVID-19 https://www.labcorp.com/tests/139900/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-naa |
COVID-19 Resources For Physicians and Public through the Iowa Department of Public Health and CDC
Iowa Department of Public Health – https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus
CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Iowa Insurance Division – https://iid.iowa.gov/covid-19
