COVID-19 News and Resources

COVID-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 Distribution

MNHPC January 7th Public Comment to the Vaccination Allocation Advisory Group.

MNHPC/MHCA December 2nd Letter regarding Vaccine Distribution to the Home Care and Hospice Health Care Workforce

MNHPC Provider and Physician Calls

Monthly Call Information

MNHPC, Leading Age Minnesota, and Care Providers of Minnesota

Guidance for End-of-Life Compassionate Visits for Long Term Care Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

MNHPC and MAGIC (Minnesota Association of Geratric Inspired Clinicians)

Acute Symptom Management Document

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

CDC COVID-19 Website

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 COVID-19 Website

MDH Regional Health Care Preparedness Coordinators

MDH Crisis Standards of Care

MDH COVID-19 Planning and Response Grants RFP

City of Minneapolis

Proclamation of Emergency Regulation

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

NHPCO COVID-19 Resources

NHPCO Fact Sheet on Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes and Hospice (REVISED) (3/14/2020)

Center to Advance Palliative Care

Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 in Palliative Care Virtual Office Hours

Regulatory Guidance and Updates 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)

Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System updates, Nursing Home Staff Counts, and Frequently Asked Questions (4/24/20)

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 Updates 

MDH Long-term Care COVID-19 Weekly Call

The 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 Contacts

If you have any questions, please reach out to MNHPC Executive Director Jessica Hausauer at [email protected] or 651-917-4613.