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Coronavirus Resources
The Association Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) has been actively engaging with our partners, coalition colleagues and Congressional allies to provide information about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on underserved populations and the support and resources needed to support your work. The list is long and grows daily, but in particular, we have been focused on:
- Adequate PPEs/N95 masks, testing kits and supplies
- Patient supports, specifically for those at highest risk in underserved communities: account food insecurity, access to medications and personal items, and more
- Seeking clarification on care protocols
- Funding and economic relief for frontline programs and personnel, including the NHSC and overarching health workforce needs
- Consideration for behavioral health implications in time of crisis and high anxiety
We also want to share with you a list of quick resources that might be helpful to you and your work. As we continue to monitor the reach and impact of coronavirus, we will continue to add to and maintain this list of resources.
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Past ACU & STAR2 Center Webinars on COVID-19
Advocacy and Civic Engagement During the Pandemic
- A Role for Providers in Promoting Voting and Census Participation Among the Underserved (ACU Policy & Practice Series #7) (August 27, 2020)
- Using the Healthy Democracy Kit to Empower Your Patients, Colleagues, and Staff (ACU Policy & Practice Series #6) (August 10, 2020)
- Your Voice, Your Power: Effective Advocacy in the Face of COVID-19 (ACU Policy & Practice Series #1) (May 21, 2020)
Clinical Practice
- COVID-19 and Social Determinants of Health (ACU Policy and Practice Series #2) (June 4, 2020)
- Delivering Health Care for Incarcerated Persons During A Pandemic (ACU Policy and Practice Series #4) (July 16, 2020)
- Delivering Health Care in Isolation and Quarantine Facilities for People Experiencing Homelessness ( April 28, 2020)
- Engaging Dental Providers in COVID-19 Response Efforts (April 15, 2020)
- Reducing Stigma and Improving Referrals for Reproductive Health During COVID-19 (ACU Policy & Practice Series #5) (July 30, 2020)
General
- COVID-19 Response and Report: ACU Is Here to Help (March 24, 2020)
Suicide Prevention
- Caring for the Healers: Preventing Suicide Among Providers (May 6, 2020)
- Identifying and Caring for Patients at Risk for Suicide during the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 29, 2020)
Workforce Issues
- Engagement Strategies to Mitigate Burnout During Vaccination Rollout (March 31, 2021)
- Health Center Workforce Deployment in COVID-19 Response Efforts (April 14, 2020)
- How COVID-19 Has Changed Health Center Recruitment & Retention (March 11, 2021)
News and Announcements
- Historic Funding Increase for the National Health Service Corps: $800 Million Included in COVID-19 Stimulus Package (March 10, 2021)
- ACU Announces New Health Equity Initiative in Partnership with Pfizer (February 8, 2021)
- Statement on Sen. Durbin and Sen. Rubio’s Strengthening America’s Health Care Readiness Act (January 29, 2021)
- Protecting Providers: ACU’s Initiative to Connect Health Centers with PPE (January 26, 2021)
- ACU Statement on Health Heroes 2020 Act (July 20, 2020)
- Centene Announces New Community Investments to Address Social Determinants of Health (April, 13, 2020)
- Centene Taking Additional Steps to Protect Members – COVID-19 (March 12, 2020)
Resources to Support Care & Response to COVID-19
General Health Center Guidance and Resources
- HRSA – COVID-19 FAQ
- Health Center Resource Clearing House: COVID-19
- Health Center Resource Clearing House: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Workforce
Clinical Protocols and Guidance
- CDC – Clinical Protocols & Guidance for Testing for COVID-19
- CDC – Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations
Operations
- HRSA – Emergency Preparedness & Continuity of Operations
- CMS – Coverage & Health Care Facility Resources
Telehealth
- STAR² Center Publication: Effects of Virtual Care Delivery on Health Center Clinician Engagement and Burnout
- CMS – New and Expanded Flexibilities for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency – New Payment for Telehealth Services. (April 17, 2020)
- Rural Health Information Hub – Telehealth Capabilities & Outreach
- Telehealth Coding Guidance (March 23, 2020)
- AMA Telemedicine Quick Guide
Patient Resources and Tools
Mental and Behavioral Health
- CDC – Addressing COVID-19 Stigma & Resilience
- CDC – Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19
- NIMH – Coping with Traumatic Events
- AAPCHO – Resources to Address Stigma Related to COVID-19
- IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings – Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak
- Psych Hub – COVID-19 Resources
- Chartis – Coronavirus Impact on Behavioral Health: Collaborative Care is An Essential, Cost-Effective Solution
