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Long COVID

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Information for Providers


Resources for Health Care Facilities

The resources listed below can help health care facilities improve their preparedness, response and recovery during the COVID-19 emergency.

Hospitals and other health care facilities can get additional emergency planning information and resources on our Emergency Planning Resources webpage.

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Hospitals

Health Department Guidance and Resources

COVID-19 Pandemic Patient Surge: Preparing for Crisis Care (PDF, April 26, 2020)

Resources from Other Organizations

New York State Ventilator Allocation Guidelines

ASPR TRACIE: COVID-19 Hospital Resource Package

Greater New York Hospital Association: Critical Care Planning Resources

Long-Term Care Facilities

Health Department Guidance and Resources

Handbook for Infection Control in Nursing Homes (PDF)

Resources from Other Organizations

New York State Nursing Home Staff and Visitation Requirements (PDF, January 12, 2022)
CDC: Guidance for COVID-19: Long-term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes

CDC: COVID-19 Vaccines for Long-Term Care Facility Residents: Resources to build vaccine confidence among staff and residents, as well as safety and reporting guidance.

CDC: Post-Vaccine Considerations for Residents: Evaluation of post-vaccination signs and symptoms.

CDC: How Long-Term Care Facilities Can Help Monitor COVID-19 Vaccine Safety (PDF): Summary of v-safe and VAERS for facility administrators.

CMS: Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations (PDF)

American Healthcare Association COVID-19 Resources

Primary Care

Health Department Guidance and Resources

Infection Control in Outpatient Settings (PDF, April 11, 2021)

NYC REACH Program: Supporting and Promoting Primary Care and Prevention

Resources from Other Organizations

Community Health Care Association of New York State: COVID-19 Resources

CDC: Information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers

Pharmacies

For the most up-to-date New York State guidance for retail pharmacies, visit the New York State webpage on vaccine prioritization guidance.

Standing Orders: Non-patient-specific standing orders are available for NYC-based pharmacists administering the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines at retail pharmacies. To get a standing order, email the NYC Health Department at nycimmunize@health.nyc.gov.

Congregate and Residential Facilities

Health Department Guidance and Resources

Respiratory Virus Resource Guide for Residential Congregate Settings (PDF, November 22)

Resources for Supporting Individuals Who Identify as Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (PDF, January 24)

COVID-19 Infection Prevention Competency Tools (PDF, July 20, 2021)

Use of N95 Respirators: Fit Testing and Respiratory Protection Program Resources (PDF, May 26, 2021)

COVID-19: Mental Health and Substance Use

To request training, technical assistance, information or support preventing or managing COVID in your facility, email CSIRU@health.nyc.gov

Resources from Other Organizations

Project First Line: CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Health Care Infection Prevention and Control

Additional Resources

Telemedicine and Reimbursement Resources

NYS: COVID-19 Guidance for Medicaid Providers

Center for Connected Health Policy: State Laws and Reimbursement Policies for Telehealth

U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Telemedicine Toolkit (PDF)

Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Use of N95 Respirators: Fit Testing and Respiratory Protection Program Resources (PDF, May 26, 2021)

CDC: Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Risk Communication

CDC: Crisis + Emergency Risk Communication in an Infectious Disease Outbreak (PDF)

CDC: Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication Tools and Resources

Dialysis Facilities

CDC: COVID:19 Dialysis Facilities

Palliative Care and Communication Tools

Center to Advance Palliative Care: COVID-19 Response Resources

Vital Talks: COVID Ready Communication Playbook