Centralized FQHC Resources for COVID-19 Updates & AlertsThe Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) has launched a new resource page for COVID-19 alerts for our health centers and providers. This website ensures all guidance and resources are available in one centralized location.
Vaccine and Vaccination InformationFL Executive Order 20-315: ORIGINAL COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Parameters (December 23, 2020) FL Executive Order 21-46: EXPANSION OF COVID Vaccine Administration Parameters (February 26, 2021) FL Executive Order 21-47: UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Parameters (March 1, 2021) FL Executive Order 21-62: UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Parameters (March 19, 2021) FL Executive Order 21-79-: AMENDMENT 20-315 - Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida's Seniors (March 19, 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach, Education, and Training Resources Patient Vaccine Communication Tool Kit The COVID-19 Vaccines Factsheet from the CDC is in plain language with information on COVID-19 vaccines This fact sheet is available in multiple languages: Arabic | Spanish | Korean | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Tagalog | Traditional Chinese | Vietnamese CDC COVID Community-Based Organization Vaccine Toolkit contains flyers, posters for different audiences in English/Spanish, stickers, website widgets, social media toolkit, sample letters and talking points, PPT Template to use in outreach and more HHS COVID Vaccine Public Education Campaign contains information and materials used in public outreach/education CMS Partners Resource Webpage contains links, resources, stakeholder call info, and more with groupings by partner type Vaccine Training and Education Clinical Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Resources
Florida Department of Health (DOH) State of Florida COVID Vaccination Plan (as of October 16, 2020) COVID Vaccines In Florida Webpage Provider Links for COVID-19 Vaccine Enrollment and Administration Patient Vaccine Communication Handouts (search topic in first drop down menu: Vaccination)
Agency for Health Care Administration(AHCA) Florida Medicaid Coverage of the COVID-19 Vaccine (Florida Medicaid Alert- December 18, 2020)
National Updates and Resources
CDC Guidance for Healthcare Facilities Resources include: Guidance on providing care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic CDC COVID-19 Self-Check Bot App (this allows you to add to your website) Bureau of Primary Health Care COVID Response Resources include: Daily-updated FAQ, Guidance on FTCA, Guidance on temporary and volunteer providers, Connection to the Bureau for questions, and much more National Health Service Corp (NHSC) FAQs are available on the HRSA website NACHC COVID-19 Resources Resources include: Updates from key partners (CDC, CMS, Lab Companies, etc.), FAQs and Regulatory information, Webinar recordings, and a variety of other resources (providers, operations, Boards, etc.) CMS Newsroom Website Resources include: Info, Guidance, and FAQs related to Medicare and Medicaid service provision CMS FAQ (FQHC on page 29-35, 43-44, 46-47, 54) (as of May 27, 2020) HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Highlights resources identified or developed to address current response and recovery operations to novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). H.R.6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 This is the first bill that was signed into law on March 6, 2020. Considerations for emergency funding, including for CHCs are included. H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act This is the second bill that was signed into law on March 18, 2020. Considerations for unemployment, leave, and a range of other topics are included. Updated Responses to FFCRA Questions (April 3, 2020) FAQ from FACHC Conference Call on FFCRA (March 25, 2020 call) H.R. 748 - CARES Act This is the third bill that was signed into law on March 27, 2020. This includes language on funding for CHCs, as well as expansion of telehealth for CHCs in Medicare during the pandemic. Gunster Law CARES Act Fact Sheet FAQ from FACHC Conference Call on CARES Act PPP and FFCRA (April 1, 2020 call) Briefing: Interaction Between the FMLA and Families First Coronavirus Response Act SBA PPP FAQ (as of April 23, 2020) UPDATED SBA PPP Forgiveness Forms (June 17, 2020)
H.R. 266 Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act This is the fourth bill, introduced on April 21, 2020. This includes language on funding for CHCs, as well as additional funds for the PPP and COVID-19 testing.
Florida Updates and ResourcesFlorida Governor COVID-19 Executive Orders COVID-19 Case Report Form (to FDOH/CHD) Florida Department of Health COVID Provider Information Page Resources include: Resources published by FDOH for Providers. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Rules and Regulations can be accessed HERE Sign up for Medicaid Provider Alerts (FQHCs are 68) Florida’s approved 1135 Medicaid Waiver Florida Department of Emergency Management SERT Emergency Support Functions Links to major organizations, ranging from Transportation (e.g. US DOT, FAA), Health and Medical (e.g. WHO, HHS), Public Information (News Sites), and much more. Template for Essential Worker Movement
FQHC Funding ResourcesCARES Act Provider Relief Fund Attestation and Information PPP Loan Forgiveness Application FCC $200M Telehealth Funding Information (April 6, 2020) NACHC Summary Document of Options for Centers over 500 Employees NACHC Summary Document on Federal Programs and Assistance BPHC Webpage: SBA Disaster Loans, Stafford Public Assistance for Non-Profits, and Hazard Mitigation Florida's Emergency Bridge Loan Program Florida Community Loan Fund List of Funding Opportunities
FQHC Telehealth ResourcesMLN Matters FQHC Medicare Telehealth Billing CMS Medicare Telehealth Coverage and Payment Video Tutorial (Posted May 8, 2020) Sample Telehealth Consent Form AHCA Telehealth Guidance under COVID Emergency CMS FQHC Billing Information/Guidelines Expedited Medicare Provider Credentialing/Temporary Billing Privileges (March 2020) Telehealth Billing (Medicare Focus with FQHC Notes) (January 2020) – NOTE: Under H.R. 748 FQHCs have become eligible as distant telehealth sites to bill PFS rates under Medicare FACHC Telehealth Webinar Slides (April 2, 2020) FACHC Telehealth Webinar Q & A (as of April 2, 2020)
PPE Use/Re-Use ResourcesCDC Decontamination and Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators (Updated April 9, 2020) CDC Guidance on Re-Use of PPE (Updated March 29, 2020) ECRI Institute Resources – Webinar and Links (March 25, 2020) EPA Guidance on Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 Other FQHC ResourcesFTLF Clarifications on Payments for Uninsured COVID-19 Services (Provider Relief Fund) FACHC Florida Pharmacy Overview During COVID-19 Emergency Department of Labor Leave and Employment Fact Sheets, FAQs and Posters for Workplace WHO Interim Guidance: Operational Considerations During Pandemic (March 19, 2020) ADA Emergency/Urgent Procedures Guidance Sample Drive Thru Procedures / Spanish Version Reduced Workflows and Staffing Guidance for Non-Clinical Operations BPHC COVID-19 Survey Questions
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