03/15/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 3/15/2020. This 12-page document, published with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, discusses why include a protection, gender, and inclusion lens is needed in risk communication and community engagement; what has been learned about protection, gender, inclusion, and risk communication and community engagement in other epidemics; and how to include marginalized and vulnerable people in COVID-19 (coronavirus) risk communication and community engagement. (PDF)
03/13/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 3/13/2020. This 19-page document, updated on March 13, 2020, is intended for clinicians of hospitalized adult and pediatric patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when a COVID-19 infection is suspected. It is not meant to replace clinical judgment or specialist consultation but rather to strengthen clinical management of these patients and provide to up-to-date guidance. Best practices for SARI including IPC and optimized supportive care for severely ill patients are essential. (PDF)
03/13/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Center for Preparedness and Response (CDC CPR). Published: 3/13/2020. In this one-hour Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) conference call, presenters focus on current information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and provide clinicians with updated information on implementing infection prevention and control measures, assessing risks for exposures, and optimizing the use of personal protective equipment supplies. (Video or Multimedia)
03/13/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 3/13/2020. This web page provides guidance for schools before and after an outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) at all times, and during an outbreak in their area. It provides tabs for pages on FAQs for Administrators; Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations; Talking With Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019; and Checklist for Teachers and Parents. (Text)
03/13/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 3/13/2020. This four-page document offers operational guidance to Member States for the rapid investigation of suspected COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases after an alert or signal. It is to be used by local, regional, or national health authorities as considerations for investigating cases of COVID-19. A table serves as operational guidance for time-sensitive (within first few days of notification) priority actions after the signal of a COVID-19 case/cluster. (PDF)
03/13/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Published: 3/13/2020. This three-page fact sheet informs healthcare providers of the significant known and potential risks and benefits of the emergency use of the TaqPath™ COVID-19 Combo Kit, which received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 13, 2020. The TaqPath™ COVID-19 Combo Kit is authorized for use on respiratory specimens from individuals suspected of COVID-19 (coronavirus) by their healthcare provider. (PDF)
03/13/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Published: 3/13/2020. In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is empowered to take proactive steps through 1135 waivers and rapidly expand efforts against COVID-19. As a result, this four-page document describes blanket waivers for certain Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) authorities. (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 3/12/2020. The mental health considerations in this six-page document, updated on March 12, 2020, were developed by the Mental Health Department and Substance Use as messages targeting different groups to support for mental and psychosocial well-being during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) outbreak. It provides recommendations for the general population; healthcare workers; team leaders or managers in a health facility; care providers of children; older adults, care providers, and people with underlying health conditions; and people in isolation. (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 3/12/2020. This two-page leaflet provides basic information on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), how it spreads, symptoms, how to avoid catching or spreading the virus, and some specific advice and rules on self-isolation or quarantine when presenting mild symptoms of COVID-19 or after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The leaflet can be downloaded in an editable format. (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 3/12/2020. This two-page leaflet provides basic information on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), how it spreads, symptoms, how to avoid catching or spreading the virus, and some specific advice for pregnant women, their families, and caregivers. The leaflet can be downloaded in an editable format. (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 3/12/2020. This two-page leaflet provides basic information on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), how it spreads, symptoms, how to avoid catching or spreading the virus, and some specific advice for people with chronic diseases, their families, and caregivers. The leaflet can be downloaded in an editable format. (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Published: 3/12/2020. This seven-page document provides recommendations on school closure based on available science, reports from other countries, and consultation with school health experts. It includes a school decision tree for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. There is a role for school closure in response to school-based cases of COVID-19 for decontamination and contact tracing (few days of closure), in response to significant absenteeism of staff and students (short to medium length, i.e., 2-4 weeks of closure), or as part of a larger community mitigation strategy for jurisdictions with substantial community spread (medium to long length, i.e., 4-8 weeks or more of closure). (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Published: 3/12/2020. On March 12, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to authorize the emergency use the Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. (RMS) cobas SARS-CoV-2 test. This three-page fact sheet informs healthcare providers of the significant known and potential risks and benefits of the emergency use of the cobas® SARS-CoV-2 test, which is authorized for use on respiratory specimens from people who meet clinical and/or epidemiological criteria for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing. (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA). Published: 3/12/2020. This document provides a two-page summary of the psychological first aid research undertaken about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa as part of the R2HC-funded study Strengthening Evidence for The Scaling of Psychological First Aid in Humanitarian Settings. It summarizes background to the research and how the research was conducted, key findings, implications for humanitarian practitioners and policymakers, recommendations, and further reading. (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA). Published: 3/12/2020. This two-page document summarizes a study that examined the evidence on the longer-term outcomes and impacts of a commonly used humanitarian intervention known as child friendly spaces (CFS). The findings suggest a need for humanitarian actors to rethink the design and implementation of CFS; and continue to evaluate CFS within their overall approach to child protection in emergencies. (PDF)
03/12/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA). Published: 3/12/2020. This two-page document summarizes a qualitative study to examine the experiences of research participants and stakeholders during the 2014-2015 West Africa Ebola epidemic through an ethical lens. The study provides researchers and operational partners with insights on how to conduct ethical public health research during crises. (PDF)
03/11/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Reform. Published: 3/11/2020. This five-hour, 26-minute Congressional hearing features federal health officials who describe the federal government's preparedness and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including testing for the virus. Witness testified about the severity of the coronavirus, including that it is 10 times more lethal than the seasonal flu, and that Americans should expect more cases. (Video or Multimedia)
03/10/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Published: 3/10/2020. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing additional guidance in this seven-page memorandum to dialysis facilities to help them focus their infection control and prevention practices to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus). It also provides answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and dialysis facilities. (PDF)
03/10/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Published: 3/10/2020. This seven-page memorandum responds to questions the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has received, and provides important guidance for all Medicare and Medicaid participating Home Health Agencies (HHAs) in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak and minimizing transmission to other individuals. (PDF)
03/09/2020 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 3/9/2020. This guidance was created to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease. Topics are general principles for talking to children; facts about COVID-19 for discussions with children; and additional resources. (Text)
03/05/2020 12:00 AM EST
Source: World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM). Published: 3/5/2020. This one-hour webinar discusses the bushfires that have burning in Australia since July 2019, impacting more than three-quarters of Australia, and the mental health impact of the fires. The long-term health effects of breathing in this smoke will remain unclear for some time, but these unprecedented bushfires are having, and will continue to have, a profound impact on the mental health of Australians. The speaker discusses how to best support well-being during a sustained crisis. (Video or Multimedia)
03/03/2020 12:00 AM EST
Source: United Kingdom Department of Health (DH). Published: 3/3/2020. This resource sets out what the United Kingdom (UK) as a whole has done – and plans to do – to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, based on experience dealing with other infectious diseases and influenza pandemic preparedness work. It sets out what is known about the virus and the disease it causes; how the UK has planned for an infectious disease outbreak, such as the current coronavirus outbreak; the actions it has taken so far in response to the current coronavirus outbreak; and what it is planning to do next, depending upon the course the current coronavirus outbreak takes. (Text)
03/01/2020 12:00 AM EST
Source: Società Italiana di Anestesia, Analgesia, Rianimazione e Terapia Intensiva (SIAARTI). Published: 3/2020. This one-page poster describes how one of the most critical issues regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) patients is the transitory phase between initial symptoms and potentially severe evolution requiring critical care, while taking into account the comorbidities. It details Integrated Competencies for Every Phase/Step; Airborne Protection for Every Phase/Step in Critical Care Settings (If Possible); and Anticipate Needs, Maximize First-Pass Success. (PDF)
03/01/2020 12:00 AM EST
Source: American Hospital Association (AHA). Published: 3/2020. This 10-page checklist is designed as a quick reference for healthcare enterprise management during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) response to consider important factors in a teleworking strategy that minimizes downtime and latency while supporting patient care, operational and I.T. security, and supply chain resilience. It was developed by the Joint Cybersecurity Working Group (JCWG) of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC). (PDF)
03/01/2020 12:00 AM EST
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Published: 3/2020. This three-page checklist for physicians is designed to educate staff and patients about changes they can expect to be implemented in the office during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak or a pandemic, and about ways to prepare themselves and their families. Topics include Office Preparedness; Triage and Patient Flow Systems; Referral or Transfer of Patients; Waste Disposal; and Checklist of Required Equipment/Supplies. (PDF)
02/24/2020 12:00 AM EST
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Published: 2/24/2020. This 58-minute webinar discusses the latest updates on COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has now infected thousands of people worldwide. The speakers update emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 personnel on the latest guidance for first responders who may take 911 calls or treat patients with potential COVID-19 infections, what personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for responding to these patients, and recommendations for transporting and treating people possibly infected with COVID-19. (Video or Multimedia)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST
Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). Published: 2/2020. This 20-page briefing note summarizes key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It details common mental health and psychosocial responses to COVID-19, overarching principles for an MHPSS response to COVID-19, globally recommended activities, and interventions for special populations. (PDF)
11/06/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA). Published: 11/6/2019. This two-page document provides information about a new toolkit that was developed to support practitioners in delivering more effective menstrual hygiene management programming during humanitarian emergencies. It summarizes background to the research and how the research was conducted, key findings, implications for humanitarian practitioners and policymakers, recommendations, and further reading. (PDF)
10/25/2019 12:00 AM EDT
Source: World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM). Published: 10/25/2019. This one-hour, 16-minute presentation features cutting edge strategies to optimize trauma medicine in austere and disaster settings, from the short-term to system improvements. It covers stopping bleeds/stabilizing patients, tourniquets, transfusions, transport, trauma surgery, telemedicine, and training. (Video or Multimedia)
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