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Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Personal Protection Equipment Shortage
From the Purpose: "This Concept of Operations plan (CONOPS) provides medical facilities and healthcare professionals recommendations to reduce usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and establishes guidance for Local Public Health Agencies on the actions required for a coordinated resource request process within Colorado to effectively manage potential PPE shortages that are being exacerbate by the global response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. This CONOPs establishes documentation requirements for medical facilities and healthcare providers requesting PPE support; and the procedures Local Public Health Agencies (LPHA) will follow to request the state distribute emergency supplies from the limited inventory contained within the Colorado Medical Cache - Western Slope. As a general rule, emergency PPE cached supplies are reserved for all but the most severe shortages that will significantly impact the ability of Colorado's healthcare system to provide emergency medical support to Colorado residents and visitors, or actual cases associated with this pandemic response. Emergency cache PPE supplies are not intended for distribution to the general public."
Colorado. Department of Public Health and Environment
2020?
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ASE Statement on Protection of Patients and Echocardiography Service Providers During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
From the Introduction: "The 2019 novel coronavirus, or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) that results in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), has been declared a pandemic and is severely affecting the provision of healthcare services all over the world. Healthcare workers are at higher risk since this virus is very easily spread, especially through the kind of close contact involved in the performance of echocardiographic studies. The virus carries relatively high mortality and morbidity risk, particularly for certain populations (the elderly, the chronically ill, the immunocompromised and, possibly, pregnant women). Given the risk of cardiovascular complications in the setting of COVID-19, including pre-existing cardiac disease, acute cardiac injury, and drug-related myocardial damage, echocardiographic services will likely be required in the care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Consequently, echo providers will be exposed to SARS-CoV-2. [...] This statement addresses triaging and decision pathways for handling echocardiographic requests, as well as indications and recommended procedures to be followed for an echocardiographic assessment of cardiovascular function in suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases. In addition, we list measures recommended to be used in the echo lab for prevention of disease spread."
American Society of Echocardiography
Kirkpatrick, James N.; Mitchell, Carol; Kort, Smadar . . .
2020
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Handbook of COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment
From the Foreword: "This is an unprecedented global war, and mankind is facing the same enemy, the novel coronavirus. And the first battlefield is the hospital where our soldiers are the medical workers. To ensure that this war can be won, we must first make sure that our medical staff is guaranteed sufficient resources, including experience and technologies. Also, we need to make sure that the hospital is the battleground where we eliminate the virus, not where the virus defeats us."
Zhejiang da xue. Yi xue yuan
2020?
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National Task Force on Election Crises: COVID-19 Election Guide
From the Document: "The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a global public health crisis that has already caused thousands of deaths worldwide and is likely to worsen in the coming weeks and months. The United States has undertaken unprecedented 'social distancing' measures in response, moving colleges and university classes online, temporarily closing public K-12 schools, cancelling sporting events, prohibiting people from eating in restaurants and bars, and even shutting down iconic American landmarks from the Las Vegas Strip to Disney World. Some states and localities have also issued 'shelter-in-place' orders, significantly limiting the extent to which residents may leave their homes. The virus has also impacted the 2020 primary elections, causing several to be postponed. Understandably, many Americans are already looking ahead to the general election."
National Task Force on Election Crises
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Community Emergency Response Team
From the Background: "[1] The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a nationwide program that educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains members in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. [2] This document describes how community leaders can best use CERT volunteers to respond to coronavirus (COVID-19). These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute or should be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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'National Commission Regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Act' or the 'COVID-19 Commission Act' as Introduced by Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS)
From the Document: "'The National Commission Regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Act (COVID-19 Commission Act)' seeks to establish a bipartisan commission, modeled after the 9/11 Commission, to-- [1] Provide a full and complete accounting of the circumstances surrounding the emergence of the 2019 novel coronavirus, the Nation's preparedness for the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic, and the actions taken by Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments at critical junctures before and after the World Health Organization designated the 2019 novel coronavirus as a public health emergency of international concern on January 30, 2020; [2] Identify and examine lessons learned regarding preparedness, response, and recovery efforts at all levels relating to the 2019 novel coronavirus; [3] Review and evaluate recommendations and pandemic plans issued by the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense and other nonpartisan entities regarding health security, pandemic preparedness, response, or recovery; and [4] Not later than 18 months after the initial meeting of the Commission, publish a public report that includes recommendations for the development of a national plan to minimize negative public health, economic, and social impacts of future wide-scale public health emergencies based on the Commission's findings."
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security
2020
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Private Sector Exercise in a Box Materials
From the Document: "This pandemic tabletop exercise was based on the Crimson Contagion Exercise Series and intended to support private sector pandemic preparedness and to enhance ongoing COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] response operations. The following products can be easily customized and are geared towards owners/operators, company legal counsel, communications teams, human resources, and other private sector leaders."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Crisis Counseling
From the Background: "[1] During a pandemic it is common for individuals to feel emotional unrest. The healthcare system and various organizations are taking measures toward providing adequate aid and guidance for individuals with existing mental health conditions as well as those experiencing enhanced emotional distress during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. [2] The following is a list of key findings and considerations as they relate to ongoing COVID-19 response operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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Rapid Expert Consultation on Surface Stability and Incubation for the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "In response to a request from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a standing committee of experts to help inform OSTP on critical science and policy issues related to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats. The standing committee includes approximately 15 members with expertise in emerging infectious diseases, public health, public health preparedness and response, biological sciences, clinical care and crisis standards of care, risk communication, and regulatory issues. This publication provides feedback on questions about the survival of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] virus on surfaces and the incubation period between exposure and onset of symptoms."
National Academies Press (U.S.)
2020
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General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
From the Intent of the Toolkit: "Under President Trump's leadership to respond to the need to limit the spread of community COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. These policy changes build on the regulatory flexibilities granted under the President's emergency declaration. CMS is expanding this benefit on a temporary and emergency basis under the 1135 waiver authority and Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. The benefits are part of the broader effort by CMS and the White House Task Force to ensure that all Americans - particularly those at high-risk of complications from the virus that causes the disease COVID-19, are aware of easy-to-use, accessible benefits that can help keep them healthy while helping to contain the community spread of this virus."
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.)
2020?
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Why the Middle East is Especially Vulnerable to Coronavirus Crisis
From the Article: "As the world grapples with the dangerous and evolving coronavirus pandemic, the impact on the most vulnerable populations--the homeless, prison populations, and the impoverished--cannot be overestimated. In the Middle East, a region already ravaged by conflict and suffering from inadequate services and poor governance, the novel coronavirus could have untold consequences. Refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the region are among the most at risk. Mitigating the impacts of the coronavirus, technically known as COVID-19, on this population will be critical to stanching the spread of the pandemic."
Small Wars Journal (Firm)
Yacoubian, Mona
2020?
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Community Testing Centers: Recommendations Related to Infection Prevention and PPE Sparing Practices [presentation]
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) Website: "This document defines four traffic flow steps for individuals at COVID-19 specimen collection sites--traffic controller, public health information gathering, specimen collection, and specimen packaging. It outlines roles for personnel at each step along with infection prevention requirements based on whether they are in a cold (traffic controller), warm (public health information gathering and specimen packaging), or hot zone (specimen collection). A list of needed resources for each specimen collection site, including the contents of each personal protective equipment kit, are also listed."
Colorado Hospital Association
2020?
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Lessons Learned and Best Practices from the Czech Republic: COVID-19
"The fight against the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease[ pandemic is a global one. That means that various countries in the world are facing similar, if not identical, challenges and problems. The Czech Republic entered this fight a few moments and stages earlier than other countries in Eastern Europe, like Ukraine and Georgia, among others. Czech civil society (in the broader understanding of this term) has already shown a high degree of innovation, creativity, voluntarism, and solidarity when it comes to the fight aganist [sic] this disease. We believe that there is no need for others to reinvent the wheel and waste precious time in the face of a potentially fatal disease. Therefore, we decided to compile the best practices and lessons learned by Czech civil society and offer them as this shareware toolkit to other countries."
European Values Think-Tank
Stulík, David
2020
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Use of the National Guard
From the Document: "Response to the coronavirus will necessitate a whole of community and whole of nation response. This document is one of a series designed to facilitate the sharing of best practices from other disaster events combined with the experiences of communities that have already faced some of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] challenges. It is not exhaustive, but instead highlights some key areas where communities could benefit from the experiences of others. Each community knows their requirements best. [...] [1] Members of the National Guard can be activated to respond to a pandemic under state law, or under Titles 10 and 32 of the U.S. Code. [2] As of March 28, 2020, over 13,880 National Guard soldiers and airmen have been activated to support COVID-19 response efforts. [3] This post contains considerations and recommendations from previous incidents and existing information, which may be helpful to support planning efforts for COVID-19 efforts."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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CDC's Recommendations for Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Florida, Based on Current Situation with COVID-19 Transmission and Consideration of the State's Large Older Adult Population
From the Bottom Line Up Front: "Florida has had several COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] confirmed cases and exposures related to ports of entry, including shipping ports and airports. Additionally, Florida is a large tourism hub and has an older age population. However, at this time there is not widespread transmission. Due to the current level of COVID-19 transmission in the United States, and Florida's large older adult population, CDC recommends certain community mitigation activities to help slow the spread of COVID-19 into the community and to protect vulnerable members of the community."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020?
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Psychological Effects of Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak: 'What Healthcare Providers Need to Know'
From the Document: "Quarantine is defined as the separation of individuals who may have been exposed to an infectious disease from the rest of the population to determine if they are ill and to reduce their risk of infecting others. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, quarantine has been used as a public health strategy to reduce disease transmission. COVID-19 quarantine efforts have ranged from the mass quarantine of entire cities in China, to isolation in government-run facilities, to self-isolation at home. While quarantine can broadly serve the public good, it is also associated with psychological challenges for those quarantined, their loved ones, and the healthcare workers caring for them. Described here are the psychological effects of quarantine, as well as strategies for how healthcare providers can care for their patients' and their own mental well-being during periods of quarantine."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
2020?
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation
This resource from the World Health Organization provides updated data on the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak, including a world map of outbreaks, the total number of cases reported per country, and the number of cases reported per day per country.
World Health Organization
2020
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COVID-19: A Frontline Guide for Local Decision-Makers [website]
From the Website: "The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant disruptions to cities and local communities globally. We developed this guide to provide a decision framework for local leaders to think through what will need to be done to help reduce the impact of the outbreak, both by reducing spread and decreasing the number of cases, but also in responding and supporting communities effectively. This document is informed by existing guidance from U.S. and global authorities, public health research findings, and lessons observed from countries that have been battling COVID-19 since January 2020. It is intended to complement, but not in any way supplant, advice and guidance from global, federal and local public health and other authorities."
COVID Local
2020
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Maryland State Police Recommended FOB Response to COVID-19
From the Document: "In addition to your facility COOP plan, please consider the following guidance to address COVID [coronavirus disease]-19 infection. Before implementing any of the below guidance, the respective troop commander will be contacted for concurrence. Troop commanders should follow their normal notifications through the chain-of-command"
Maryland State Police
2020?
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Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings in the Context of the Current COVID-19 Outbreak
From the Introduction: "Mass gatherings are highly visible events with the potential for serious public health consequences if they are not planned and managed carefully. There is ample documentation that mass gatherings can amplify and spread infectious diseases. Respiratory infections, including influenza, have been frequently associated with mass gatherings. Such infections can be transmitted during the mass gathering, during transit to and from the event, and in participants' home communities upon their return. The purpose of this document is to outline key planning considerations for organizers of mass gatherings in the context of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak."
World Health Organization
2020
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COVID-19 Risk Communication Package for Healthcare Facilities
From the Introduction and Purpose: "On 30 January 2020, WHO [World Health Organization] declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Responding to COVID-19 requires critical preparedness and response which includes equipping healthcare workers (HCWs) and healthcare facility management with the information, procedures, and tools required to safely and effectively work. HCWs are playing a critical role in the COVID-19 outbreak response and are the backbone of a country's defenses to limit or contain the spread of disease. On the frontlines, HCWs provide the necessary care for patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19, often under challenging circumstances. They face higher risks of potential COVID-19 infection in their efforts to protect the greater community. They may be exposed to hazards such as psychological distress, fatigue, occupational burnout or stigma. WHO recognizes this essential work and the responsibility and importance of protecting the healthcare facility workforce. The purpose of this package is to protect HCWs from infection and prevent potential spread of COVID-19 within healthcare facilities. It contains a series of simplified messages and reminders based on WHO's more in-depth technical guidance on infection prevention and control in healthcare facilities in the context of COVID-19: 'Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected' (25 January 2020). Refer to WHO's technical guidance for comprehensive information."
World Health Organization; World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Western Pacific
2020?
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Considerations for School Closure
From the Document: "Closing schools early in the spread of disease for a short time (e.g., 2 weeks) will be unlikely to stem the spread of disease or prevent impact on the health care system, while causing significant disruption for families, schools, and those who may be responding to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreaks in health care settings. It may also increase impact on older adults who care for grandchildren. Waiting to enact school closures until at the correct time in the epidemic (e.g., later in the spread of disease) combined with other social distancing interventions allows for optimal impact despite disruption."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020?
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Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy: COVID-19 Resource Center [webpage]
This website contains academic resources related to COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Minnesota. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
2020
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Amid Global Coronavirus Outbreak, What About Refugees?
From the Article: "With COVID-19 [novel coronavirus 2019] officially labelled a global pandemic, the focus for many countries has turned toward protecting their most vulnerable populations. But what about camps for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)? Many camps lack the resources to maintain their already poor infrastructure, and the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak puts millions of displaced persons in a dangerous position. USIP's [United States Institute of Peace] Fouad Pervez looks at the unique risks that COVID-19 poses to refugees and IDPs, the impact an outbreak among these groups would have on the global pandemic, and what the international community can do to protect them."
Small Wars Journal (Firm)
Pervez, Fouad
2020
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Nouveau Coronavirus (COVID-19) Exercice de simulation sur table (TTX): Guide du facilitateur
"L'exercice de table COVID-19 [Nouveau Coronavirus] (TTX) est un package de simulation qui utilise un scénario progressif ainsi qu'une série d'injects spécifiques pour permettre aux participants de considérer l'impact potentiel d'une épidémie sur les plans, procédures et capacités existants. Le TTX a pour objectif de renforcer les niveaux nationaux de préparation au coronavirus grâce à une série de discussions de groupe facilitées. Le package de simulation TTX diffère des autres formes de simulation fonctionnelle / de terrain de plusieurs façons: [1] Ce n'est pas un test d'un plan ou d'autres mesures de préparation spécifiques; les tests de résistance sont effectués par le biais d'autres formes d'exercices de simulation fonctionnelle. [2] Les principaux résultats visent à identifier les lacunes et à renforcer la préparation, plutôt que de tester les mesures de préparation: [3] Il y a une plus grande flexibilité en ce qui concerne le temps, le nombre et le profil des participants. [4] Le TTX nécessite moins de temps et de ressources pour planifier et mettre en oeuvre qu'un exercice fonctionnel ou de terrain. Dans la mesure du possible, l'utilisation de drills, d'exercices fonctionnels ou sur le terrain pourrait être considérée comme une activité de suivi de ce TTX."
World Health Organization
2020?
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources
This document contains numerous resources for those affected by mental illness and how to cope during the coronavirus epidemic.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
2020?
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COVID-19 Resources for State Leaders
From the Webpage: "With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), The Council of State Governments is closely monitoring this rapidly changing situation to ensure the protection of you, our members and partners, as well as our commitment to maintain our continued dedication to championing excellence in the states." The webpage contains State COVID-19 Cases; Legislative Sessions & Resources; State Executive Orders; State Courts; and Resources including State Resources & Restrictions; Federal Resources; International Cases of COVID-19; and Additional Resources.
Council of State Governments
2020
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak Glossary [website]
From the Website: "This resource provides a description of some key terms used in the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak."
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
2020
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Cyber-States and US National Security: Learning from COVID-19
From the Article: "The Covid-19 disaster is a colossal international tragedy, a pandemic of epic proportions. This virus alone has challenged our way of doing business, politics, and war. Covid-19 started in Wuhan China in late 2019 and has spread exponentially around the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) statistics state as of March 18, 2020, that there are 208,987 confirmed cases, 8,246 deaths from the disease, 1,787 asymptomatic cases, and only 606 self-reported positive cases. An international shortage of Covid-19 testing kits has made tracking and getting in front of the spread near impossible. There is no vaccine, and The US government has been trying to pass economic aid bills for Americans who are under a regiment of social distancing, rendering the economy to a near standstill. In short, humanity was caught off guard. This goes beyond our nation-state borders, culture, governments, and nationalities. So does the economic order of globalization, and cyberspace."
Small Wars Journal (Firm)
Lancelot, Jonathan
2020
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Country & Technical Guidance - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) [webpage]
This webpage contains technical guidance documents for managing the threat of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
World Health Organization
2020
