COVID-19 Resources
Sites To Follow For More Information:
- Centers for Disease Control
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Georgia Department of Public Health
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- The Children’s Care Network (TCCN)
Downloadable Resources:
- NEW: TCCN COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit (updated October 29, 2021)
- TCCN Telemedicine Playbook
- TCCN Physician Guideline for Testing Inquiries (March 10, 2020)
- AMA Fact Sheet: Reporting Coronavirus Laboratory Testing
- Kids Health First: FAQ with Davis Butler on Telehealth and HR Laws
- TCCN Subspecialty Practice Referral Information Grid (April 27, 2020)
- KHF Mental Health Support Resources for COVID-19
- TCCN and Children’s: Asthma Care During COVID-19
- Dr. Evan Anderson’s COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation
- Algorithm for cardiac management for acute COVID-19 -for return to play guidance for pediatric patients with confirmed COVID-19 infections.
- What Parents Want From Practices
- Suggested Talking Points for Patient and Parents
- Staff Exposure at Work and at Home
Resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- Information on how COVID-19 spreads
- Similarities and Differences Between Flu and COVID-19
- CDC Recommendations for Celebrating the Holidays Safely During COVID-19
- CDC Toolkit for Youth Sports
- CDC Toolkit for Businesses & Workplaces
Resources from the GA Department of Public Health:
- Priorities for Testing Patients with Suspected COVD-19 Infection
- Alternate Care Sites
- PPE Burn Rate Calculator
- Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling and Testing Clinical Specimens
- Hospital and Healthcare Provider Checklists
Resources from the GA American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):
- AAP unveils 2020 Blueprint for Children – The Blueprint reflects on the State of Children in 2020 and recommends policies to promote healthy children, support secure families, build strong communities, and reclaim America’s role as a leading nation for youth. To read the Blueprint, visit AAP.org/Blueprint.
- AAP Offers Interim Guidance on Children’s Emotional — Behavioral Health During the Pandemic – This new AAP guidance describes how children and adolescents may behave differently when under the stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and how those signs vary by age and stage. You can read the guidance here.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Resources:
- Message to Parents: Children’s Chief Medical Officer Dan Salinas, MD answers common questions from parents regarding flattening the curve and social distancing. Watch the Video Here.
- Pediatric Assessment Tool– Children’s has published their Pediatric Assessment Tool which parents can use to see if their child needs to self quarantine or needs services
- Revised FAQ for Physicians (April 29, 2020)
- Updated FAQ for Physicians (May 11, 2020)
Updated Flu and COVID-19 Testing Algorithms
- TCCN COVID-19 Testing Tookit
- COVID Retesting Guidance
- Flu Testing Algorithm
- Flu + COVID Testing Algorithm (Emergency department)
- TCCN- Diagnosis of COVID-19 Testing in Community/Primary Care Settings
- Inpatient Management of Multi-Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Strong4Life Resources for Families:
Email Blast Communications:
- AAFP (April 28, 2020)- Protecting the Health of Your Household
- GPPMA (April 10, 2020)- Georgia WIC Partner Letter COVID-19 Response
- GPPMA (March 31, 2020)- IRS Employee Retention Credit Available for Many Business Financially Impacted by COVID-19
- MagMutual (March 27, 2020)- Hotel Benefit Available for Policy Owners Affected by COVID-19
- AAP (March 26, 2020) – Coronavirus Update: A Message from AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP
- MGMA (March 17, 2020) – COVID-19 regulatory alert: Medicare telehealth restrictions lifted
- Georgia Chapter of the AAP (March 17, 2020)- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar Recordings:
- Webinar Recording: COVID-19 and Return to Sports
- Children’s Primary Care Physician Town Hall Recording– 9/23/20
- Recording password: 98pDSPDy
- AAP Webinar Recording: Preparing Your Practice for the 2020-2021 Influenza Season: A Virtual Townhall – 8/11/20
- CDC COCA Webinar: Clinical Management of MIS-C Associated with COVID-19 – 7/16/20
- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Webinar Recoding Link– 6/18/20
- Lori Foley from PYA presented information on the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: A Webinar for Community Practices.
- Children’s Telehealth Town Hall Recording
- Recording password: hYWSQ5k3
- Children’s Primary Care Physician Town Hall Recording
- Recording password: rAx9MKbp
- Children’s: Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses
- Recording password: sJMwnna2
- Pediatric Response to COVID-19- by Anytime Pediatrics
- COVID-19 HR Concerns- Think HR- 3/19/20
- COVID-19 Updates and Employer FAQ- ThinkHR
- SOAPM “Fireside” Webinar: Employment Laws for Medical Practices During COVID-19
- Recording password: soapm_COVID-19