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ASHE Pandemic Recovery Planning Webinar Series Pre Planning and Immediate Needs [video]
From the Website: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic is impacting the health care physical environment in ways we never imagined. Facilities have been reimagined, renovated, expanded, enlarged and underutilized simultaneously. The pandemic's significant impact on the physical environment has offered challenges and learning experiences. This webinar series will address specific health care facility measures based on immediate, short- and long-term needs regarding preplanning, inspection, testing and maintenance, sustainability and the 'new normal.'" The duration of this video is 1 hour, 1 minute, and 24 seconds.
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
2020-06-08
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China's Donation Diplomacy
From the Document: "The Chinese global 'donation drive' in the wake of the Covid-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] crisis has sparked criticism of Beijing in the international arena. United States and international elements claim that China is using 'mask diplomacy' intentionally, to leverage its contributions for political purposes. Indeed, it appears that both Chinese corporations and the Chinese government are exploiting the opportunity created by the pandemic with shipments of donated aid, partly as a way of posing an alternative to the United States as a global leader."
Institute for National Security Studies
Segev, Hiddai; Lavi, Galia
2020-05-31
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Legal Issues Related to the COVID-19 Outbreak: An Overview [Updated May 29, 2020]
From the Document: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak has rapidly shifted the congressional agenda in recent weeks, while altering the daily lives of millions of American residents. Alongside the many medical, economic, social, and public policy questions raised by the pandemic are a range of legal issues. These include both short-term legal questions related to the unfolding outbreak as well as longer-term legal issues that are anticipated to persist in the wake of the crisis. Among the most immediate questions are those related to the scope of state and federal authorities concerning quarantine measures, travel and entry restrictions, the movement of medical goods, health care coverage, and the like. Of more ongoing concern may be legal issues ranging from those related to the development of vaccines, testing, treatments, and other medical countermeasures, to postponing national elections, to civil liability for COVID-19 exposure, to criminal actions related to hoarding and price gouging, to providing economic assistance to individuals and businesses, to foreclosure, eviction, and debt collection moratoria. This Legal Sidebar provides a list of legal resources discussing these and other legal topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be updated intermittently as additional legal issues emerge."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Lewis, Caitlain Devereaux
2020-05-29
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Digital Contact Tracing Technology: Overview and Considerations for Implementation [May 29, 2020]
From the Background: "'Contact tracing' is a public health measure used to control disease spread. Trained public health workers assist patients with an infectious disease recall their close contacts within a given timeframe, notify them of potential exposure, and provide advice to patients and contacts. Given the scale of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic, some public health authorities are automating part of the tracing process with smartphone applications (apps). Some apps take advantage of Bluetooth signals to track individuals proximity to one another, otherwise known as 'digital exposure notification (DEN)' Bluetooth allows short-range wireless communications between electronic devices. Apps may also be used by public health authorities to enable 'digital contact tracing' (DCT), which may also use location data."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Figliola, Patricia Moloney
2020-05-29
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Status of the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic [video]
This is a video of the U.S. House hearing on the status of the U.S. maritime supply chain during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. The length of this video is one hour, 42 minutes, and 35 seconds.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
2020-05-29
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) and COVID-19 [Updated May 28, 2020]
From the Summary: "The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not currently have a specific standard that protects healthcare or other workers from airborne or aerosol transmission of disease or diseases transmitted by airborne droplets. Some in Congress, and some groups representing healthcare, meat and poultry processing, and other workers, are calling on OSHA to promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect workers from exposure to SARS-Cov-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2] , the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) gives OSHA the ability to promulgate an ETS that would remain in effect for up to six months without going through the normal review and comment process of rulemaking. OSHA, however, has rarely used this authority in the past--not since the courts struck down its ETS on asbestos in 1983."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Szymendera, Scott
2020-05-28
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COVID-19: Federal Travel Restrictions and Quarantine Measures [Updated May 28, 2020]
From the Document:"In response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the federal government has taken several actions to deter persons with potential COVID-19 infection from entering the country. This Legal Sidebar examines the legal authorities underlying two categories of these actions: First, restrictions on the entry of many non-U.S. nationals (aliens) who recently have been physically present in mainland China, Iran, much of Europe, and Brazil; and second, quarantine requirements imposed on all persons entering the United States, regardless of citizenship status. A separate Sidebar discusses additional actions the federal government has taken to restrict the movement of foreign nationals through ports of entry on the land borders with Canada and Mexico."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Liu, Edward C.
2020-05-28
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COVID-19: Potential Implications for International Security Environment -- Overview of Issues and Further Reading for Congress [Updated May 28, 2020]
From the Introduction: "Some observers argue the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic could be a world-changing event with potentially profound and long-lasting implications for the international security environment and the U.S. role in the world. Other observers are more skeptical that the COVID-19 pandemic will have such effects. This report provides a brief overview of some potential implications the COVID-19 pandemic might have for the international security environment and the U.S. role in the world, and a bibliography of CRS [Congressional Research Service] reports and other writings for further reading. Issues for Congress may include whether and how the COVID-19 pandemic could change the international security environment, whether the Trump Administration's actions for responding to such change are appropriate and sufficient, and what implications such change could have for the role of Congress in setting and overseeing the execution of U.S. foreign and defense policy. Congress's decisions regarding these issues could have significant and even profound implications for U.S. foreign and defense policy, and for the status of Congress as a co-equal branch relative to the executive branch in setting and overseeing the implementation of U.S. foreign and defense policy."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
O'Rourke, Ronald; McInnis, Kathleen J.; Moodie, Michael, 1948-
2020-05-28
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U.S. Blood Supply and the COVID-19 Response: In Brief [May 28, 2020]
From the Summary: "The nation's blood supply is largely managed by a network of independent blood centers and the American Red Cross, with some oversight from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These private organizations collect blood product donations (e.g., whole blood, plasma, and platelets) from individual volunteers through scheduled appointments, walk-in appointments, and blood drives. Independent blood centers and the American Red Cross each collect nearly half of blood products nationwide, with the remainder collected in hospital settings. The response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed significant challenges for maintenance of the U.S. blood supply. Mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as closures of schools and workplaces, have led to blood drive cancellations at the places where such events are often held. In addition to blood drive cancellations, individual state stay-at-home orders and general fear of contracting the COVID-19 virus might dissuade individuals from scheduling appointments to donate blood."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sussman, Jared S.; Dabrowska, Agata
2020-05-28
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COVID-19: Selected Financial and Social Service Resources for Older Americans [May 28, 2020]
From the Document: "The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused economic distress to many older Americans due to job loss, business closings, and financial market conditions. This Insight provides links to selected CRS [Congressional Research Service] products and related resources that address some issues for older populations."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Breslauer, Tamar B.; Overbay, Abigail R.; Napili, Angela
2020-05-28
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COVID-19 Relief Assistance to Small Businesses: Issues and Policy Options [Updated May 28, 2020]
From the Summary: "The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several types of programs to support small businesses, including direct disaster loan programs for businesses, homeowners, and renters to assist their recovery from natural disasters; loan guaranty and venture capital programs to enhance small business access to capital; small business management and technical assistance training programs to assist business formation and expansion; and contracting programs to increase small business opportunities in federal contracting. Congressional interest in these programs has always been high, primarily because small businesses are viewed as a means to stimulate economic activity and create jobs, but it has become especially acute in the wake of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic's widespread adverse economic impact on the national economy, including productivity losses, supply chain disruptions, major labor dislocation, and significant financial pressure on both businesses and households."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Dilger, Robert Jay, 1954-; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Lowry, Sean
2020-05-28
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 129
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] has published an interim guidance on the clinical management of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. This guidance document is intended for clinicians caring for COVID-19 patients during all phases of their disease. [2] WHO has published an interim guidance on ethical considerations to guide the use of digital proximity tracking technologies for COVID-19 contact tracing. This document provides guidance to policy-makers and other stakeholders about the ethical and appropriate use of digital proximity tracking technologies for COVID-19. [3] WHO Regional Director for the Americas, Dr Carissa F. Etienne said the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Region of the Americas must include chronic disease care, as 1 in 4 people are at increased risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 due to underlying noncommunicable diseases."
World Health Organization
2020-05-28
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 20 Issue 22, May 28, 2020
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "FEMA releases guide on hurricane response during pandemic"; "NENA [National Emergency Numbers Association] releases second report on 9-1-1 and COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]"; "Online training: Contact Tracing for Public Health Professionals"; "Webinar: COVID-19 and Wildfire"; "Americans Care About Security But Don't Follow Through"; "Ransomware now demands extra payment to delete stolen files"; and "HICP [Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices]: Managing Threats & Protecting Patients."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2020-05-28
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COVID-19 and the Emerging Global Picture
From the Summary: "The global system is still barely five months into the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and so it is difficult to draw general conclusions about the outbreak. But what is noticeable is that certain countries have fared better than others in managing the spread of the virus. This briefing explores some of the possible reasons for this development."
Oxford Research Group
Rogers, Paul, 1943-
2020-05-28
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Ethical Considerations to Guide the Use of Digital Proximity Tracking Technologies for COVID-19 Contact Tracing
From the Background: "This interim guidance is intended to inform public health programmes and governments that are considering whether to develop or implement digital proximity tracking technologies for COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] contact tracing. The document covers ethical principles, technical considerations and requirements that are consistent with these principles; and how to achieve equitable and appropriate use of such technologies."
World Health Organization
2020-05-28
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Daily Briefing Points Supplemental (May 27, 2020)
This document from FEMA provides updates across all regions of the United States regarding the response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-27
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COVID-19: Resources for Tracking Federal Spending [May 27, 2020]
From the Document: "Congress has responded to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with various legislation providing relief to individuals and families, state and local governments, businesses, health care providers, and other entities. This CRS [Congressional Research Service] Insight provides information on selected sources for tracking COVID-19 relief funding provided through these bills."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Teefy, Jennifer; Kreiser, Maria
2020-05-27
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CARES Act Arts and Cultural Provisions [May 27, 2020]
From the Document: "On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; P.L. 116-136) was signed into law. The law includes several provisions that make supplemental appropriations to federal arts and cultural organizations. This CRS [Congressional Research Service] Insight provides an overview of these provisions and information, where relevant, on how arts and cultural organizations can apply for federal assistance through this funding."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Loane, Shannon S.
2020-05-27
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Treatment of COVID-19: Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine [Updated May 27, 2020]
From the Document: "To date, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any therapeutics--drugs or biologics--for the treatment of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. However, FDA has authorized the emergency use of three drugs, including two drugs that have been approved by FDA for other uses: hydroxychloroquine sulfate ('hydroxychloroquine') and chloroquine phosphate ('chloroquine'). The agency authorized the emergency use of both drugs on March 28, 2020. [...] Some stakeholders--including several former FDA officials--have expressed concern regarding FDA's EUA [emergency use authorization], stating that current data regarding the safety and effectiveness of these drugs for treatment of COVID-19 are largely anecdotal and that expanding access may jeopardize research into the drug. On April 24, 2020, FDA issued a drug safety communication warning against the use of these drugs for treatment of COVID-19 outside of the hospital setting or a clinical trial due to risk of heart rhythm problems. Further, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) treatment guidelines on use of antivirals for COVID-19 state that '[t]here are insufficient clinical data to recommend either for or against using chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19' and recommend against using high-dose chloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Dabrowska, Agata; Green, Victoria R.
2020-05-27
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Report - 128
From the Highlights: "[1] WHO [World Health Organization] has published a case-control protocol for the assessment of risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in health workers. The primary objective of this study is to characterize and assess the risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in health workers exposed to COVID-19 patients. [2] A scientific brief has been published by WHO investigating any association between smoking and an increased risk for COVID-19. At the time of this review, the available evidence suggests that in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, smoking is associated with increased severity of disease and death. [3] WHO has published a population-based age-stratified seroepidemiological investigation protocol for COVID-19 virus infection. This protocol was designed to investigate the extent of infection, as determined by positive blood tests in the general population, in any country in which COVID-19 virus infection has been reported. [4] Elements of the COVID-19 Strategic Response and Preparedness Plan (SPRP) have been updated and are reviewed on a regular basis by WHO in consultation of all six regional offices. These elements are laid out in the COVID-19 WHO Appeal."
World Health Organization
2020-05-27
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Funeral Guidance for Individuals and Families
From the Document: "Grieving the loss of a loved one during the fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic can be overwhelming. It may be difficult for people to make decisions about how to safely grieve and honor their loved one. This guidance is for individuals and families as they work with funeral directors, community and religious leaders, and others to plan and hold funeral services and visitations during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-05-27
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (May 27, 2020)
From the Document: "[1] On May 26, FEMA announced that the federal government will distribute non-contact infrared thermometers to support phased reopening of the Nation's workplaces and restarting of the American economy. [...2] As of May 26, FEMA has made 977 deliveries of medical supplies to nursing homes to all 53 states and territories. FEMA is coordinating two shipments totaling a 14-day supply of personal protective equipment to all 15,400 Medicaid and Medicare-certified nursing homes. The shipments are meant to supplement existing efforts to provide equipment to nursing homes. [3] As of May 26, FEMA, HHS [Department of Health and Human Services], and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of or are currently shipping: 91.5 million N95 respirators, 144.3 million surgical masks, 12.5 million face shields, 31.1 million surgical gowns, and over 1 billion gloves."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-27
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FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic: Whole-Of-America Response (May 27, 2020)
From the Document: "Attached you will find today's Daily Briefing Points and the Regional Supplemental for the Whole-of-America response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information By the Numbers; Supply Chain Task Force; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies. The Regional Supplemental highlights the updated numbers by states and regions."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-27
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Full Practice Authority for VA Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) During the COVID-19 Pandemic [May 27, 2020]
From the Document: "On April 21, 2020, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued guidance to VA medical facilities to allow Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to have full practice authority (maximum breadth of practice allowable for a provider) within the scope of their license to provide anesthetic care. Specifically, it allows CRNAs to practice without physician supervision when licensed in a state that allows such practice. CRNAs are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who have completed postgraduate education and training and have been certified in the provision and managing of anesthesia. This temporary change in policy has once again brought into focus the debate, mainly between the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), about the scope of practice of CRNAs in the provision of anesthesia services at VA medical facilities. Scope of practice refers to requirements for practicing a skill or profession including types of patients or case load and practice guidelines that determine the boundaries within which a physician or other health care professional practices. This Insight briefly reviews the new directive during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and, to provide some context, briefly discusses the previous policy debate surrounding CRNAs delivering anesthesia services to veterans."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Panangala, Sidath Viranga; Sussman, Jared S.
2020-05-27
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Fact Sheet for Healthcare Personnel: Stryker Sustainability Solutions Decontamination System for Decontaminating Compatible N95 Respirators
From the Document: "This Fact Sheet informs you of the significant known and potential risks and benefits of the emergency use of decontaminated, compatible N95 respirators. These compatible N95 respirators have been decontaminated using Stryker Sustainability Solutions' (SSS) VHP [vaporized hydrogen peroxide] N95 Respirator Decontamination System (hereafter referred to as 'decontaminated N95 respirators' and 'SSS Decontamination System,' respectively, throughout this Fact Sheet). Decontaminated N95 respirators that have been decontaminated using the SSS Decontamination System are authorized for multiple-user reuse by healthcare personnel in a healthcare setting during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic."
United States. Food and Drug Administration
2020-05-27
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CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President's Plan for Opening America Up Again [May 26, 2020]
From the Document: "The principal objectives of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] surveillance are to monitor the spread and intensity of the pandemic, to enable contact tracing to slow transmission, and to identify disease clusters requiring special intervention. Secondary objectives include understanding the severity and spectrum of disease, identifying risk factors for and methods of preventing infection, and producing data essential for forecasting. In addition to tracking the disease itself, monitoring of healthcare capacity and essential supplies through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is critical to ensure adequacy of care. [...] Widespread community mitigation combined with ongoing containment activities represents both an effective intervention for limiting the spread of COVID-19 and a serious threat to the economic well-being of the country and the world."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-05-26
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Projected Baselines of COVID-19 in the EU/EEA and the UK for Assessing the Impact of De-Escalation of Measures
From the Executive Summary: "Mathematical modelling of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] transmission can be used to better analyse the epidemic development in a population over time, produce projections, and inform public health decision-making on interventions. It is particularly useful for the evaluation of public health measures, notably to understand the expected impact of their implementation or release on disease transmission-related indicators. The mathematical modelling approach also allows for the quantification of the uncertainty associated with these estimations and projections. In this report, a dynamic compartmental model of COVID-19 is presented. It aims to provide a short-term 30-day forecast of the expected number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalised cases (including general hospital ward and intensive care unit) under a set of assumptions. In this first analysis, the baseline scenario corresponds to a 'status quo' in which all control measures in place on 2 May 2020 will be continued until the end of the projection period (7 June 2020). The model is based on the epidemiological data and scientific evidence available at the time of publication. Further developments are expected as new information and epidemiological data become available."
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2020-05-26
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Considerations for Travel-Related Measures to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 in the EU/EEA
From the Scope: "This document outlines principles for developing more individualised guidance or operating procedures related to travel in European countries."
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2020-05-26
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HEROES Act (H.R. 6800): Selected Federal Reserve Provisions [May 26, 2020]
From the Document: "On May 15, 2020, the House passed the HEROES [Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act] Act (H.R. 6800), a wide-ranging Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) relief bill. This Insight discusses selected provisions related to the Federal Reserve (Fed)."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Labonte, Marc
2020-05-26
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Delivery of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) [Updated May 26, 2020]
From the Document: "To mitigate the financial hardship many Americans are experiencing during the coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136). A critical element of the aid package is direct payments to certain individuals in 2020. The payments are referred to as 'recovery rebates' in Section 2201 of the act, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calls them 'economic impact payments' (EIPs) in the notices it shares with the general public. To qualify for a full EIP, an individual's adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2019 cannot exceed $75,000 (or $150,000 for married couples filing jointly). The payment phases out for AGIs between $75,000 and $98,000 for single filers, and between $150,000 and $198,000 for joint filers."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Guenther, Gary L.
2020-05-26
