COVID-19 Resources

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.
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
• CDC Ensuring Safety of COVID Vaccines
• CDC COVID-19 Resources for States, Tribes, Localities & Territories
• CMS COVID Vaccine Policies & Guidance

Virginia Department of Health (VDH)

• VDH COVID-19 Therapeutics (NEW) 
• VDH COVID-19 Vaccine Response
• VDH Vaccine Response for Healthcare Professionals
• Latest News from VDH
• Provider Intent Form (Required to Administer)
• VDH Vaccine Provider Newsletter

CDC | Clinical Resources

• CDC Coronavirus Website
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Trainings
• CDC Guidance for COVID-19
• Infection Control
• Clinical Guidance
• Optimizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supplies
• Guidance for Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization 
• Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators
• Guidance for Employers
• HRSA- What Providers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine Fees and Reimbursements

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
• ATTC Network COVID-19 Resources for Addictions Treatment
• SAMHSA Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19

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

HHS-CARES Act Provider Relief Fund FAQs

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

• CMS Coronavirus News and Information
• CMS COVID-19 Partner Resources

Health Center Resource Clearinghouse

• COVID-19 Priority Page
• Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Community Health Centers
• “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)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

• HHS-Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
• HHS- Volunteer to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
• HHS COVID-19 Data Hub

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

• HRSA Coronavirus Website
• HRSA- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions – Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
• HRSA- COVID-19 FAQs and Funding for HRSA Programs
• HRSA- Telehealth Programs
• HRSA- COVID-19 Claims Reimbursement to Health Care Providers and Facilities for Testing, Treatment, and Vaccine Administration for the Uninsured

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

• Webinar: Leveraging the Power of Social Media Influencers to Combat COVID-19 Misinformation among Parents of Unvaccinated Youth
• COVID-19 Communications Toolkit for Health Centers
• NACHC: Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Family Leave in response to COVID-19as established in the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”

Other Resources

• DHHS Coronavirus News and Information
• NEJM COVID-19 Website
• UpToDate COVID-19 (requires subscription)
• American Academy of Family Physicians COVID-19 Response
• MATRC Telehealth Resources for COVID-19
• CDC Updated Infection Control Guidelines
• Rural Health Information Hub- Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 
• Rural Health Information Hub- Rural Healthcare Surge Readiness
• U.S. Census Bureau- COVID-19 Data

State Resources

• 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)
  • Situation Report Archive
• CoverVA.org: COVID-19 Information
  • Spanish Version: Cubre Virginia- Información sobre COVID-19
• VDA: COVID-19 Resources at your Fingertips

• 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 – COVID-19 Relief Options
• Health Industry Distributors Association
• HRSA: COVID-19 FAQs
• Capital Link: State By State Analysis of Revenue and Job Losses at Community Health Centers and Related Community Impacts Due to COVID-19
• SESCO COVID-19 Resources
• 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.

• 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

• Helpful tips and tools when using Zoom but also pivoting to flexible work environments
• A Guide to Managing Your Newly Remote Workers
• Techsoup Course: Corona Mitigation Track
• Nonprofit Ready: Working Remotely
• Virtual Board Meeting Tips
• BoardSource: Virtual Meetings
• Mobilizing Health Care Workforce via Telehealth

VCHA Resources

Social Media Templates

Editable Templates:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Facebook Social Media Posts
• COVID-19 Vaccine Twitter Social Media Posts
• COVID-19 Vaccine Instagram Social Media Posts

Pre-designed Templates:

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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

Carousel Instagram Posts
Carousel posts work best on Instagram since they allow you to post multiple images and swipe through them. If you have any questions about uploading the images to Instagram, email communications@vcha.org.

• Post 1- Vaccine FAQs
• Post 2- Is it Safe?
• Post 3- Booster Shots
• Twitter/Facebook- FAQs Posts

Fact Sheets

• Quick Facts: Virginia Community Health Centers & COVID-19

Videos

If you would like any of these videos customized with your Health Center’s logo and information, please email email communications@vcha.org.

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Let’s Get Back to…
• COVID-19 Vaccine Location
• Community Health Center Informational Video
• Lost of Health Insurance Coverage
• COVID-19: When to Seek Medical Care

Federal / National Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• CDC: Vaccination Communication Toolkit
  • CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Social Media Toolkit
  • CDC COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
  • CDC COVID-19 Videos
• CDC: Vaccinate with Confidence
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources
• CDC: Vaccines for Your Children
• CDC: Community-Based Organization COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
• CDC: Making a Strong Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccination
• CDC: Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the US

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

• HHS: COVID-19 Toolkit for Providers
• HHS: COVID-19 Public Education Campaign for Vaccines and Boosters
• HHS: COVID-19 Care for Uninsured Individuals
• HHS: COVID-19 Community Corps
• HSS: COVID-19 Vaccines and Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations
• HHS Fact Sheets:
  • Patient Fact Sheet (English | Spanish)
  • Provider Fact Sheet (English | Spanish)

U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

CMS: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health, along with guest speakers from the FDA and CDC, hosted a webinar to provide information and resources to help address vaccine hesitancy in your community.

• Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) from the presentation.
• Download the supplemental handout (PDF) for information and outreach materials you can use to educate your community about the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Download the Vaccinate with Confidence fact sheet (PDF) to learn about CDC tools and technical assistance available to state and territorial health departments to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake.

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

• HRSA: COVID-19 FAQs
• HRSA: Ensuring Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
• HRSA: Patient Fact Sheet (English  | Spanish)
• HRSA: Provider Fact Sheet (English  |  Spanish)

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

• NACHC: COVID-19 Communications Toolkit for Health Centers
• NACHC: Information and Resources for Community Health Centers
• NACHC: Health Center Materials for Promoting Vaccination
• NACHC: COVID-19 Vaccine Social Media Resources

Other Resources

• Health Center Resource Clearinghouse COVID-19 Resources
• Migrant Clinicians Network- COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Campaign Resources (Spanish/Haitian Creole)
• NRHA: COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
• Vaccines.gov: COVID-19 Resources

Trainings/Webinars

• COVID-19 and the Legacy of Racism: Vaccine Hesitancy and Treatment Bias
• HHS: COVID-19 Vaccine Update | How Vaccines are Developed
• CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series

State Resources

• Community Ambassadors Site
  • Ambassadors’ Library (Outreach materials)
• Immunize Virginia
• Immunize Virginia: Our Shot – Social Media Templates
• Vaccinate Virginia: Search for a Vaccination Location Site
• Virginia Department of Health: COVID-19 Vaccine Information Site
• Virginia Department of Health: When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated (Stay Up to Date with Your Vaccines)

Training

• Virginia Department of Health: COVID-19 Training, Exercises, and Tabletop in a Box

Educational Resources

Guides

• Language that Works to Improve Vaccine Acceptance
• Public Health Institute: Communicating about the COVID-19 Vaccines: Guidance and Sample Messages for Public Health Practitioners

Toolkits

• FamiliesUSA Digital Toolkit: COVID-19 Related Resources
• Ad Council: COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative

Children’s Resources

• Sesame Street: Caring for Each Other
• Sesame Street: Coping With COVID-19: A “For-Now” Normal
• Sesame Street: The Challenges of Working from Home

Educational Videos

• Hip Hop Public Health
  • Community Immunity Video Series
  • Inmunidad Comunidad: a Spanish-language extension of Community Immunity
  • Behind the Mask

• Greater Than COVID: A public information response from KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) to help individuals take charge of their health during the evolving pandemic. KFF is partnering with trusted messengers to provide easy-to-access information about vaccines. Through Greater Than COVID, KFF is working with partners to address information needs in disproportionately affected communities.

• Boosters/Variants/Why Not Wait
• Kids and COVID Vaccines
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Safety and Effectiveness
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Pregnancy and Fertility
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Myths and Misconceptions
• Latinx doctors, nurses and promotoras provide facts and dispel misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines

Podcasts

• NPR: How to Build Public Trust When Fighting a Pandemic
• NPR: A Pediatrician’s Advice to Parents of Kids Under 5 on Omicron, Travel and Day Care
• NPR Life Kit: Talking With People in Your Life Hesitant About the Coronavirus Vaccine
• NPR Short Wave: Coronavirus Vaccine Q&A: Variants, Side Effects, And More

Media Relations

• A Crisis Communications Toolkit for COVID-19
• Earned Media Tactics
• What to Do Right Now: Engaging With Reporters

Press Release Templates

• Funding and Medicare Telehealth
• COVID-19 and Health Center Services