COVID-19 Toolkit

Communication to all stakeholders in times of crisis is critical. This site provides healthcare facilities with key information to keep safe and healthy in the workplace. The following are a collection of links to resourceful information that are designed to be easily edited, printed and shared.

Information for All Markets

CDC

CDC COVID-19 Website
CDC PPE burn rate calculator
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control FAQs for COVID-19
What Healthcare Personnel Should Know about Caring for Patients with Confirmed or Possible COVID-19 Infection
Healthcare Professionals: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens from Patients Under Investigation (PUIs) for COVID-19
Evaluating and Testing Persons for COVID-19
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Isolation Gowns
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Eye Protection
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators
Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)
CDC Cough and Sneeze Etiquette poster
CDC Stop the spread of Germs Flyer English
CDC Stop the spread of Germs Flyer Spanish
CDC Proper donning and doffing of PPE poster
CDC Contact Precautions Sign
CDC Spanish Contact Precautions Sign
CDC Droplet Precautions Sign
CDC Spanish Droplet Precautions Sign
CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions Sign
CDC Spanish Enhanced Barrier Precautions Sign
CDC Airborne Precautions Sign
CDC Spanish Airborne Precautions Sign

World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO Covid-19 Risk Communication Package for healthcare facilities.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) training: Online training

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

Does the General Public Need a Mask/Respirator for COVID-19?
Do’s & Dont’s – Gowns
Do’s & Dont’s – Gloves
Do’s & Dont’s – Procedure Masks
Do’s & Dont’s – N95 Respirators

NPIAP

Pressure Injury Prevention – PIP Tips for Prone Positioning
Best Practices for Prevention of Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries (Long Term Care)
Best Practices for Prevention of Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries (Critical Care)

WOCN

WOCN Guidance for Maintaining Skin Health When Utilizing Protective Masks

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2

Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Medline

Proper Hand Washing Etiquette poster
5 critical moments for hand hygiene poster
Preventing the introduction of respiratory germs INTO your facility – Checklist
Preventing the spread of respiratory germs WITHIN your facility – Checklist
Prevent the spread of respiratory germs BETWEEN facilities

COVID-19 Alert – Stores closed sign

Hand hygiene – Keep it clean poster
Hand hygiene – Stop Infection before it starts poster
Hand hygiene – Time out to wash your hands poster
Hand hygiene – Custom poster 1
Hand hygiene – Custom poster 2
Hand hygiene – Custom poster 3
Hand hygiene – Infection prevention poster 1
Hand hygiene – Infection prevention poster 2
Hand hygiene – Infection prevention poster 3
COVID-19 Info Sheet – Suggestions for Environmental Services
Reminder Poster to Launder Scrubs
Reminder Poster to Launder Linen
Tools To Help Prevent Protect Product Chart
Skin Health Hand Hygieneposter
Nutrition Therapy for ICU Patients with COVID-19 Disease
Reminder Poster to Launder Isolation Gowns

Vendor Solutions

OnShift Dedicated to your Workforce needs
HealthStream – abaqis Free – C-19 Registration Guide
Collateral Infection Risk Assessment Tools

Medline University Infection Prevention Courses

For the next 6 months, Medline University has unlocked a collection of carefully curated courses to support our customers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Click here to access now!

Medline Newsroom

Medline newsroom is a great source to stay informed on recent updates and topics on Infection Prevention. Visit the Medline newsroom here.

Acute Care

Interim Guidance for Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions and Disposition of Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
The Latest Updates and Resources on Novel Coronovirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 ICU Preparedness Checklist
Emergency Response: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
PPE Fact sheet
Nutrition Therapy in the Patient with COVID-19 Disease Requiring ICU Care
Customer COVID-19 Toolkit
Updated Guidelines to Address Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in COVID-19

Long Term Care and Assisted Living

Preparing for COVID-19: Long-term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and other Long-Term Care Settings
How You Can Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Long Term Care Facilities
AHCA Sample Letter to Employees. Staff communication is important. Download this letter to help you draft an email or letter for your own organization.
AHCA Sample Letter for Residents and Family. Keep residents and families informed about efforts you’re taking and any new developments.
Coronavirus Preparation and Response Toolkit
AHCA Video Message for Families & Friends on recommendation to limit visitors to nursing homes and assisted living communities. Share from the AHCA YouTube Channel.
AHCA Video Message for Residents & Patients on recommendation to limit visitors to nursing homes and assisted living communities. Share from the AHCA YouTube Channel.
PPE Fact sheet
Analysis of COVID Outbreaks in Nursing Homes

Home Care & Hospice

National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Home Health Agencies (HHAs)
PPE Fact sheet
AHCA/NCAL COVID-19 Screening Checklist for Visitors and Staff

Ambulatory Surgery Center

ASCA: COVID-19: Guidance for ASCs on Necessary Surgeries
ASCA: Statement from the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association regarding Elective Surgery and COVID-19
Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society: Staying up-to-date with COVID-19
Joint GI Society: COVID-19 Clinical Insights for Our Community of Gastroenterologists and Gastroenterology Care Providers
ASCA: COVID-19: An Interview with ASCA CEO Bill Prentice

Physician Office

American Medical Association (AMA): COVID-19 resource center for physicians
American Medical Association (AMA): AMA quick guide to expedited implementation of telemedicine
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Community Health Centers, including telehealth toolkit and ongoing webinars
Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Resources for Health Centers – COVID-19 FAQs for Health Centers
Urgent Care Association (UCA): COVID-19 resources for Urgent Care Clinics

EMS

CDC Guidance for EMS Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points
What EMS and 911 Need to Know about COVID-19
EMS.gov COVID-19 Resources

Education and Research

Higher Education

ACHA – American College Health Association: COVID-19 Resources: ACHA Guidelines Now Available
E&I Cooperative Services: COVID-19 Preparation and Response

Research

AALAS – American Association for Laboratory Animal Science: Coronavirus update

Transplant & Blood

AATB – American Association for Tissue Banks: COVID-19 Updates
AOPO – Association of Organ Procurement Organizations: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Bulletin
EBAA – Eye Bank Association of America: COVID-19 Updates

Testing

BD Veritor Plus SARS-CoV-2 Instructions for Use
BD Veritor Plus SARS-CoV-2 Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
BD Veritor Plus SARS-CoV-2 Fact Sheet for Patients
Abbott Rapid Dx ID Now COVID-19 EUA
Abbott Rapid Dx ID Now COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
Abbott Rapid Dx ID Now COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Patients
Abbott Rapid Dx ID Now COVID-19 Important Product Notice
Abbott Rapid Dx ID Now COVID-19 Test Product Insert
Abbott Rapid Dx ID Now COVID-19 EUA Amendment
Cepheid GeneXpert Xpress COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Patients
Cepheid GeneXpert Xpress COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2 IFU GeneXpert Xpress System
Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2 IFU GeneXpert Dx
Quidel Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA Fact Shee for Heath Care Providers
Quidel Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA Fact Sheet for Patients
Quidel Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA Instructions for Use
Abbott COVID-19 Quick Reference Instructions
Abbott Rapid Dx ID NOW COVID-19 Technical Brief Sept 20
Quidel Quickvue SARS Antigen EUA Letter
Quidel Quickvue SARS Antigen SDS
Quidel Quickvue SARS Antigen Patient Fact Sheet
Quidel Quickvue SARS Antigen Healthcare Provider Fact Sheet
Quidel Quickvue SARS Antigen Product Insert
Quidel Quickvue SARS Antigen Quick Reference Instructions
AccessBio CareStart EUA Letter
AccessBio CareStart HCP Factsheet
AccessBio CareStart HCP IFU
AccessBio CareStart IFU Nasal Swab
AccessBio CareStart Patient Factsheet
AccessBio CareStart Sell Sheet Nasal Swab
BD Veritor-Medline Information Sheet
IN195000 v2.0 BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Product Insert
IN195001 v2.0 BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Procedure Card IN1
TB000043 v2.0 BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Patient Fact Sheet
TB000044 v1.0 BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Healthcare Provider

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