PPE Resources
- HHS & FEMA: USPS & National Council of Textile Organizations- cotton jersey face masks (FREE- 500 masks per carton) Link here
- LSA Members have referred PPE from providers below- please contact them directly for further information.
- Global Links (cotton masks & plastic face shields)- Josh Kravitz jkravitz@extragood.org (202) 255-7905
- Gorilla Marketing (reusable cloth masks & KN95 masks)- Chris Aranaga chris@gorillamarketing.net (951) 353-8133
- H&J Medical (disposable masks, gloves, & gowns)- Doug Roberts dmrroberts@optonline.net (516) 297-6590
- Cedarwood Group/Purity Brands LLC (disposable masks, gloves, & gowns)- Meyer Futersak info@cedarwoodgrp.com (718) 781-0549
- Reverie (cotton masks) - john.wanat@reverie.com (716) 951-7964
- ESP Shirts (N95 masks)- Steve Guzieka espshirts@gmail.com $2.85 each (Note: needs region/group order minimum of 10,000
- Face Mask Direct (K95 and FFP2 masks for sale of quantities of 10) Here is the link. Use code Local 3010 for 10% off.
- My Pillow offers the following: N95 $3.35/mask, KN95: $2.45/mask, Disposable surgical masks: $0.80/mask, Cotton masks: $3.00/mask. They require a 25% down payment to secure the order and then the balance prior to shipping from their warehouse. Minimum orders of 1,000 of each type of mask. Estimating a 14-day turnaround on orders. Please place the orders through the following emails: sarah@mypillow.com and cindy@lindellmanagement.com
Workforce Resources
- Video: Coping During COVID-19 Pandemic- Support for SNF Staff
- Community Based Orgs' Preparation for Emergencies Guide
- American Institue of Architect's Strategies for Safer Senior Living Guide
- CDC Guidance on Testing Workforce Personnel
- IHI Nursing Home COVID-19 Change Driver Diagram
- New "Paycheck Protection Program EZ Loan Forgiveness Application" from SBA- Read here. If you still need to apply for PPP loan, latest version of application is here and full info on SBA website here
- OnShift Recruitment Toolkit: Helping Senior Care Providers Reach Displaced Workers
- HHS COVID-19 Workforce Virtual Toolkit: Resources for Healthcare Decision-Makers Responding to COVID-19 Workforce Concerns
- American Hotel & Lodging Association is promoting employment opportunities at healthcare providers- if you are interested in spotlighting your employment opportunities to displaced workers, please contact awashington@lutheranservices.org
- States Waiving Licensure Requirements/Renewals in Response to COVID-19 - by state and for which professions
- Paid Leave and Unemployment Insurance Responses to COVID-19
- COVID-19 Scenarios and Benefit Implications
- COVID-19: Coronavirus Response Act and Employee Benefits
Nutrition Resources
- National Food Resources List
- Meals on Wheels America COVID-19 Resources
- National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging COVID-19 Resources
- Resources for Older Adults & Caregivers including resources for distress, meals, transportation, & medicines.
- ACL Recommendations for Title IIIc programs
Social Isolation Resources
- RIC Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults Through Times of Stress and Isolation
- Immanuel's Thriving At Home For Seniors Resource Page
- Addressing Social Isolation in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Crisis
- AHCA/NCAL Keeping People Connected: Innovative Methods Using an Infection Prevention & Control Mindset
- Home Therapeutic Activities for Older Adults with Alzheimers
- Review of 15 Smartphone Apps for Older Adults in Isolation
Communication Resources
- Mass General Brigham COVID-19 Multilingual, Disability, & Community Health Resource Repository
- Leading Age's Media templates and crisis communications resources
- Template Letter for Visitors to life plan communities
- Yale Goals of Care Scripts for COVID19 Concerns of Older Adults
- NASEM Webinar Recording: Keeping Nursing Home Residents and Staff Safe in the Era of COVID-19
- NORC Survey: More Than Half Of Older Adults In The U.S. Have Experienced Disruptions In Care Due To Coronavirus
- SENIOR LIVING COVID-19 STATISTICS: Effects of the Pandemic on Sales and Marketing Metrics
Resources from CMS
- CMS Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
- CMS-CDC Fundamentals of COVID-19 Prevention for Nursing Home Management Webinars
- CMS Preliminary Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot 6-11-2020
- CMS Nursing Home Reopening Recommendations for State & Local Officials & FAQs
- CMS COVID-19 Module for Long-Term Care Facilities (Nursing Homes must enroll in NHSN as of 5/8)
- CMS COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
- CMS Nursing Homes Best Practices Toolkit for Nursing Homes
- CMS Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities
- CMS Will Target Hotspots With Coronavirus Inspections & Offer Self-Assessment
- CMS Podcasts & Script
- Weekly CMS COVID-19 Calls for Home Health & Hospice (Tuesdays at 3 p.m. ET)
- Weekly CMS COVID-19 Calls for Nursing Homes (Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. ET)
- Memo & FAQs on Interim Final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes
Telehealth Resources
- CMS State Medicaid Telehealth Toolkit
- CMS Telehealth Video: Medicare Coverage
- Medicare Telemedicine Healthcare Provider Fact Sheet
- Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions
- Long Term Care Nursing Homes Telehealth & Telemedicine Toolkit
- Rural Health & Medicaid Telehealth Flexibilities
Guidance for Infection Control & Prevention in Healthcare Facilities
Resources on Medicare & Medicaid Billing
- Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) COVID-19 Test Pricing
- Guidance to help Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans Respond to COVID-19 (3/23/20)
- Medicare Coverage and Payment Related to COVID-19 (PDF)
- Medicaid State Plan Amendments
- Medicaid COVID-19 Resources
Resources from the CDC
- COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults
- COVID-19 Guidance for Healthcare Facilities
Resources from the National Association of Home Care and Hospice
- Advocacy Efforts to Mobilize Home Care & Hospice to Fight COVID-19
- Guidance for Home Care Hospice & Community Providers
- Patient Guide for COVID-19 (docx)
- Caregiver Guide for COVID-19 (docx)
- Guide for Cleaning and Disinfecting COVID-19 (docx)
- The Conversation Project: Being Prepared during COVID-19
General COVID Resources
- IHI COVID-19 Rapid Response Network for Nursing Homes Daily Calls
- For updates on the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) dedicated website. Also available in Spanish. www.CDC.gov/Coronavirus/2019-ncov
- For status updates by state, refer to National Governors Association State Action Tracking
- For local information and for recommendations on community actions designed to limit exposure to COVID-19, check with your state and local public health authorities https://go.usa.gov/xdFg4
- ELCA guidance and resources: https://elca.org/publichealth
- LCMS guidance and resources: https://blogs.lcms.org/2020/resource-helps-congregations-plan-for-widespread-illnesses/
Contact Ashley Washington, Lutheran Services in America’s Director of Aging Initiatives, at 202-499-5837 for more information.