COVID-19 News and ResourcesCOVID-19, commonly referred to as Coronavirus is on everyone's mind right now, and we at MNHPC are monitoring the evolving situation closely. Resources are included below to access updated information about COVID-19. Additionally, we will provide further information as it becomes available. The most up-to-date information about COVID-19 is on the MDH COVID-19 website and the CDC COVID-19 website. We have developed a survey for our members to submit questions and challenges they are facing. You can complete the survey by clicking here. We have also developed a survey for patients, family members, and other caregivers to submit questions and challenges they are facing. You can complete the survey by clicking here. General Information (Last updated 1/12/2021)Vaccine DistributionMNHPC January 7th Public Comment to the Vaccination Allocation Advisory Group. MNHPC Provider and Physician Calls MNHPC, Leading Age Minnesota, and Care Providers of MinnesotaMNHPC and MAGIC (Minnesota Association of Geratric Inspired Clinicians)Acute Symptom Management Document Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Long Term Care Facilities Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Contingency Staffing Plan Webinars The Difference between Alternative Masks and Surgical Masks for COVID-19 Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment MDH Regional Health Care Preparedness Coordinators MDH COVID-19 Planning and Response Grants RFP City of MinneapolisProclamation of Emergency Regulation National Hospice & Palliative Care OrganizationNHPCO Fact Sheet on Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes and Hospice (REVISED) (3/14/2020) Center to Advance Palliative CareNavigating the Impact of COVID-19 in Palliative Care Virtual Office Hours Regulatory Guidance and UpdatesCenters for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)Prioritization of Survey Activities (3/23/2020) Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning COVID-19 by Hospice Agencies (3/9/2020) Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning COVID-19 in Nursing Homes (REVISED) (3/13/2020) Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning COVID-19 in Home Health Agencies 3/10/2020 Situational UpdatesMDH Long-term Care COVID-19 Weekly CallThe Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has scheduled weekly calls related to long term care and COVID-19. Calls will take place every Wednesday at 3:30 PM until further notice. You can register at https://redcap.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys/?s=MW7LK7FY83 to receive weekly emails with call notes and updates. Or click the link below for a PDF with call information. Click here to access call information. Key ContactsIf you have any questions, please reach out to MNHPC Executive Director Jessica Hausauer at [email protected] or 651-917-4613. |