Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources REVISION | College Learning Connection

Upcoming Webinar

October 28: Register for COVID Vaccines: What the Allergist Needs to Know. This webinar will focus on what Allergists need to know about the anticipated COVID vaccines and what can they do to prepare their practice. Presented by Niraj Patel, MD, FACAAI.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

ACAAI guidance on allergic reactions to mRNA vaccines (updated 3/8/2021)
College Provider COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (2/4/2021)
College Patient COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (1/27/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine Talking Points for Allergists to use with Patients (2/3/2021)
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for staff
What every allergist needs to know about the COVID-19 vaccines (webinar 1/14/2021)
COVID Vaccine Comparison Chart (3/3/3021)
COVID Vaccine Comparison Quick Reference (3/3/2021)
Patient video: COVID-19 Vaccine Update (1/26/2021)
ACAAI Guidance on ED Lab Evaluation of Allergic Reaction to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
AMA Physician FAQ
AMA Patient FAQ
AMA COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center
MGMA COVID-19 Vaccine Coding and Billing Reference

Allergy & Immunology Clinician Resources

Billing & Coding

Reimbursement for telemedicine, waived restrictions

Federal Response Updates & Emergency Assistance

Advance payments, loans, payroll protection & more

All COVID-19 Federal Response Updates by Date: Newest First
3-month extension of audit deadline for certain relief funds (December 30)
CMS announces new repayment terms for Medicare loans made to providers during COVID-19
October 1 update including new funds available under CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

General Clinician & PPE Resources

FDA letter to health care providers (HCP) saying passive protective barriers may pose risks
Potential PPE Source: Project N95 is a volunteer clearinghouse for PPE. Submit a request for equipment. (6/1)
USP Response to Shortage of Garb/PPE & Alcohol-based Sanitizer
CMS Clinical & Technical Guidance
Guidelines for Health Professionals: CDC, WHO
Guidelines for Physicians: AMA, ACP, AAP
ACCME COVID-19 Clinician Resources
CDC Guidelines on PPE Optimization: Resource Page, Webinar Slides (3/25), Burn Rate Calculator

ACAAI COVID-19 News Briefs

Emailed to members weekly

College COVID-19 member survey

College members only

Overview of COVID-19

Latest Information for Health Care Professionals from CDC
Symptoms
Diagnostic & Serologic Testing
Latest information on COVID vaccines from FDA
COVID-19 for the Allergist Webinar (3/19)
Global Map of Reported Cases (Johns Hopkins University)
What is COVID-19 (WHO)
Infection Prevention & Control (WHO)

Patient Resources

ACAAI Statement on COVID-19 and Asthma (patient version)
COVID-19 and Asthma: What you need to know (ACAAI) (updated frequently)
COVID-19 Information (CDC)
Talking to Patients With Asthma About Face Masks
Video: How to Breathe If You Have a Respiratory Infection

Practice Management

Allergists Share Lessons Learned for Practices During COVID-19 (7/20)
COVID-19: Lessons learned from allergists Part 2 (7/27)
Next Steps - Moving Your Practice Forward Amid COVID-19: A Town Hall Webinar (5/14)
Resources to Keep Your Practice Open:
Financial Relief Resources
HR Issues Related to COVID-19: A Town Hall Webinar (4/13)
A/I Practice Survival during COVID-19: A Town Hall Webinar (4/2)
AMA's Tips for staying in business during the pandemic
Preparing your practice for COVID-19 (3/16)
AMA Cybersecurity Guide for Working From Home

Telemedicine