COVID-19 Resources and Updates

State Public Health Officer Order – Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement 2.22.22

CMS COVID 19 Healthcare Vaccination

OSHA FAQ 1.14.22

CDPH AFL 21-29.1 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing, Vaccination Verification and Personal Protective Equipment for Health Care Personnel (HCP) at Health Care Facilities
(This AFL supersedes AFL 21-29)

Public Health Order 12.22.21

CDPH AFL 21-19 - Response to Public Health Order 7.26.21

Public Health Order 7.26.21

Update Public Health Order 6.15.21

CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings 6.15.21

Draft Cal/OSHA Emergency Standards 6.9.21

COVID-19 Surveyor Guidance

COVID-19 Infection Prevention Surveyor Tool  

State Public Health Order January 5, 2021

COVID-19: Guidance for Triage of Non-Emergent Surgical Procedures

COVID-19 Vaccine - Healthcare Provider Hub

CAL/OSHA Temporary Emergency Standard 12.1.2020

COVID-19 Prevention Plan CASA Template

State Dashboard – Daily COVID-19 data
County Map – Local data, including tier status and ICU capacity
Data and Tools – Models and dashboards for researchers, scientists and the public
Blueprint for a Safer Economy – Data for establishing tier status

CSA - CASA Joint Ltr Vaccination Prioritization

CASA Elective Procedure Continuation Letter With Suggested Waivers 12.7.2020

• FDA Updated 6.7.2020 N95 EUAs
• Respirator Protection Plan
• Appendix A Summary Of Respirator Use
• Appendix B Respiratory Fit Testing And Assignment
• Appendix C Physical Status Questionnaire
• Appendix D Information For Employees Using Respirators When Not Required
• Appendix E Referral For Medical Evaluation
• Appendix F Respirator Plan Evaluation Worksheet

       Reprocessing Information

• Battelle Information Packet
• Battelle Ccds Infographic
• Battelle N95 Decontamination Service Agreement

• Health Net Provider Resources
• Health Net Provider Update
• Blue Shield Provider Resources
• Aetna COVID-19 FAQ & Resources

All ASCs should adopt the following:

1. It is imperative that all ASCs are coordinating with their local department of public health.  This will assure you receive the latest information and recommendations in your area. 
   
   
2. Implement CDC guidance and stay up to date by visiting these critical websites.
   • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
   • California Department of Public Health.  
   • CDC – Information for Healthcare Providers – COVID-19
   • CMS Current Emergency Portal
     
     
3. Implement rigorous screening for patients and visitors prior to entering the facility.
   • General Protocol Template
   • COVID-19 Screening Decision Tree
     
     
4. Maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors, including adherence to social distancing recommendations.
   
   
5. Implement enhanced cleaning as directed by CDC guidelines.
   • CDC Clean & Disinfection Guidance: Interim Recommendations for US Households with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019
   • OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
   • OSHA COVID-19 Control and Prevention
   • EPA List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
     
     
6. As hospitals are implementing their disaster operations, ASCs should be responding likewise and coordinating their plan in conjunction with their local emergency medical response. If you need guidance with policies and a comprehensive emergency plan see the resources listed below.
   • Emergency Operations Plan 
   • Sample Emerging Infectious Disease Policy
   • Sample Health Hazard Assessment And Prioritization Instrument 
   • COVID-19 Drill Kit
     
     
7. As you implement your emergency plan, your governing body should work together to address a policy on prioritizing elective vs urgent elective surgical procedures.
   • Follow the guidance from recognized bodies in determining elective vs elective/urgent surgical procedures.
     • American College of Surgeons COVID-19: Guidance for Triage of Non-Emergent Surgical Procedures
     • CMS Adult Elective Surgery and Procedure Recommendations
     • Joint GI society message: COVID-19 clinical insights for our community of gastroenterologists and gastroenterology care providers
     • California Society of Anesthesiologists
     • American Academy of Ophthalmology recommendations for urgent vs. non-urgent care
     • ASCA COVID-19: Guidance for ASCs on Necessary Surgeries
   • Assessing and optimizing patients’ medical and social risk factors for planned surgeries, and postponing cases where indicated.