WORKFORCE STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS

General Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC) 
Preventive measures, strategies for sick employees, and preparation for outbreak

Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 (CDC)

Travel Guidelines (CDC) 
Information for high-risk countries, health notices, and FAQ

Healthcare Planning Checklist (HHS) 
A comprehensive checklist to evaluate all key elements of pandemic plan and response

Public Health Communicators Guide (CDC) 
Information for guiding communication strategies before, during, and after an outbreak

FAQs

Preventing COVID-19 Spread from Community to Health Care Facilities (For Hospitals and Ambulatory Care Centers)

Requirements for Granting Privileges During a Disaster

• FAQ - General
• FAQ - Telehealth

Hospital Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (CDC)

Recommendations on Hospital Surge Capacity
5 key steps for finding extra hospital capacity

Global Cases of COVID-19 (Johns Hopkins)
Interactive map to track outbreak by country and region

CDC FluSurge 2.0 (CDC) 
Spreadsheet-based model to estimate surge in demand for hospital-based services

COVID-19 Health System Capacity Model (Qventus) 
Adaptation of CDC’s FluSurge 2.0, including regional data and assumptions specific to COVID-19

Safely Removing PPE to Prevent Infection (CDC)
Removing (doffing) a gown (3 minute video)

Managing Critical Shortages of PPE During Declared Emergencies
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of PPE during Shortages

CDC Guidance
Eye protection
Isolation gowns
Face masks
N95 respirators

FDA Guidance and Mitigation Strategies
Guidance on conservation of gloves

Mitigation strategies when facing ventilator shortages

Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Providers (CDC)

Evaluating and Testing Persons for COVID-19 (CDC)

Hospital Preparedness Assessment Tool (CDC) 
Checklist for infection prevention and control, identification and isolation of patients, transmission precautions, and other critical components

Healthcare Professional Preparedness Checklist for Patients with Confirmed or Possible COVID-19 (CDC) 
Succinct policy and procedure checklist

Discontinuation of Home Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 (CDC)

Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes (CDC)

Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Settings (CDC)

Quick Guide to Telemedicine in Practice (AMA) Medicare

Quick Guide to Telemedicine in Practice (AMA)

Medicare Telehealth Health Care Provider Fact Sheet

CMS Expanded Telehealth Services

CMS COVID-19 Partner Toolkit

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention

World Health Organization (WHO)