Helpful resources and support documents for a rural response to COVID-19

*2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline [The line will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day of the week and can be reached by dialing 2-1-1 while an individual is located in Arizona.]

*COVID-19 Testing Sites in Arizona

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• NIH- COVID-19 and Influenza Treatment Guidelines
• Telehealth Coverage Policies
• Medicaid and CHIP COVID-19 FAQ
• CMS
  • —CMS Newsroom link to Telehealth Expansion
  • —CMS Hospice Rules waiver
  • —CMS Physician Fee Schedule-
• CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019
• Arizona Department of Health Services COVID-19
• Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program during COVID-19
• Arizona Telemedicine Program Page
• HHS Telehealth New Website: For patients, the website provides resources so that they can learn more about accessing health care through telehealth; for providers, the site is a resource to help them incorporate telehealth into their practices.
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS): Hub provides data on the COVID-19 response at federal, state, and local levels. The hub includes estimated and reported hospital capacity by state, with numbers updated daily
• American Medical Association-COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians
• Rural Health Information Hub- COVID-19 Response
• Relias-Preparing for Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Influenza: Free Online Training & Resources. Relias is offering free, unlimited access to relevant resources to help healthcare professionals and individuals prepare and prevent the spread of infection.
• SAMHSA
  • —SAMHSA COVID-19 Resources and Information
  • —SAMHSA COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
  • —SAMHSA COVID-19 guidance for opioid treatment programs
• Trust for America’s Health-Portal of COVID-19 Resources
• HRSA-Novel Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions for health centers
• Futures Without Violence- Information On COVID-19 For Survivors, Communities, And DV/SA Programs
• Urban Indian Health Institute-COVID-19 Fact Sheets for Tribes and Urban Indian Communities
• Indian Health Services-Corona (COVID-19) Virus. The Indian Health Service continues to work closely with our tribal partners and state and local public health officials to coordinate a comprehensive public health response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Training. Compiled by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) TRAIN Learning Network.
• The New England Journal of Medicine-A free collection of articles and other resources on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including clinical reports, management guidelines, and commentary.
• The Commonwealth Fund-Sharing evidence-based policy options and analysis to help respond to the crisis.
• NNPHI and the 10 Regional Public Health Training Centers have compiled resources related to Coronavirus, COVID-19, and emergency response.
• Arizona Law Help-COVID-19: Important Legal Information & Updates (unemployment, housing, employment, finances…)
• Older Adults The Administration for Community Living (ACL) : ACL COVID-19 Resources. A website with guidance, funding, and other resources for organizations supporting older adults and people with disabilities.
• The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury: Mask wearing for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

-Potential issues / Policies that may impact rural providers-

• 1135 Waiver issue –
  • A CMS September 2019 Document
  • CMS March 2020 Fact Sheet
• Kaiser Family Health Foundation-State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus

-Online Events-

• Webinar: November 9th. COVID-19 and Native American Health: How Tribal Leaders Are Beating Back the Virus.
• Webinar: November 13th. 2020 Critical Access Webinar Series: Strategic Planning in the Wake of COVID-19
• Webinar: November 18th. COVID-19 Learning Series 2 of 3: Securing Your Path Forward.
• Webinar: November 20th. Critical Access Webinar Series: Accounting for COVID Funds.