COVID-19 Resource Center
Overview
The nation is now in the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the virus is still spreading, hope comes in the form of vaccines. These aggregated resources are intended to help PAs answer patient questions about vaccines and stay up to date on the prevention, treatment, and the acute and chronic management of the virus. These trends will have continued significance in the months and years ahead especially as all providers work to manage the short-term and long-term sequelae of COVID-19 and associated comorbidities.
COVID-19 Prevention
Vaccine Use Recommendations
Interim Recommendation for Use of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
CDC Vaccine Recommendations – Pregnancy
ACIP Recommendation for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccines and Clinical Practice
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
CDC – COVID-19 Prevention Toolkit
CDC – Preparing for Management of Potential Anaphylaxis at COVID-19 Vaccination
CDC – Preparing for Vaccinations at Long Term Care Facilities
CDC – Post Vaccine Considerations for Long Term Care Residents
Vaccine Communications Toolkits
CDC – COVID-19 Vaccination Communication
CDC – Talking to Recipients About COVID-19 Vaccines
HHS Office of Minority Health – Preparing for the COVID-19 Vaccine
General Vaccine Information
Building Vaccine Confidence
COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in Diverse Communities Webinar
Provided by the American Academy of PAs in collaboration with The France Foundation
Supported by an independent educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline
Are your decisions impacted by what’s expected of you? Most likely!
People aren’t always rational. How we make decisions, including those about our health, are influenced by many factors, including what is expected of us and what others like us do. This short animated video highlights how defaults and social norms can be used to help us think about vaccination decisions differently.
Are your decisions influenced by thrilling headlines? Probably!
We often judge how frequently something happens by how easily we remember seeing or hearing about it. What we can recall seems more likely than what we can’t recall. This short animated video demonstrates how we can focus people’s attention on the right side of the vaccination story.
Are the decisions you made today based on the experiences you had yesterday? Chances are!
Memories of unpleasant experiences are primarily based on how “bad”, “terrible”, and “disagreeable” they were at their worst moments and at the end of the experience. This short animated video illustrates how we can improve the experience of vaccinations to increase the odds of having patients return the next time.
Mitigation Strategies
Clinical
Federal Agencies
CDC – Information for Healthcare Professionals
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Coronavirus Resources for Health Professionals
Drug Enforcement Administration COVID-19 Information
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Therapeutics
CDC – Information for Healthcare Professionals
Clinical Guidance from the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
HHS Provider’s Guide to Treatment
Information on Therapeutics & Interventions from the Infectious Disease Society of America
Monoclonal Antibody Treatments in Long Term Care Settings
Treatment Guidelines from the National Institutes of Health
CDC – Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Testing
CDC Guidance on Antibody Testing
Behavioral Health
American Psychological Association Information & Resources
CDC – Guidance – Managing Stress During the Coronavirus
Comorbidities and Special Populations
Cardiovascular Guidance from ACC
CDC – Guidance – People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions
Gastroenterology Guidance from American Gastroenterological Association
Hematology Guidance from American Society of Hematology
Nephrology Guidance from American Society of Nephrology
Obstetric Guidance from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Pediatric Guidance from American Academy of Pediatrics
Psychiatric Guidance from American Psychological Association
Pulmonary Guidance from American Thoracic Society
Rheumatology Guidance from American College of Radiology
Public Health Resources
American Public Health Association
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center (outbreak map)
National Association of County Health Officials – Directory of Local Health Departments
Medical Journals
Annals of Internal Medicine Coronavirus content
JAAPA: COVID-19 Resources & Tools
JAMA Network COVID-19 collection
NEJM Collection of COVID-19 Publications
The Lancet’s COVID-19 Resource Centre
The New England Journal of Medicine’s collection of articles on COVID-19
Health Equity
Health Equity Resources
CDC – Health Equity and COVID-19
CDC – Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness
CDC – Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
CDC – COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health – COVID-19 Response
National Academies of Medicine – Resources on Health Equity/COVID-19
Practice Resources
Building a Culturally Responsive Telehealth Treatment
Learn How Implicit and Overt Bias Impact How You Practice
Coalitions
Advocacy and Policy
Featured Resource
Suspended or Waived Practice Requirements for PAs
Use this interactive map to see which states have taken action to suspend or waive certain practice requirements for PAs in response to COVID-19.
Federal
Coronavirus Waivers & Flexibilities
Federal Flexibilities during COVID-19
Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act
State
Sample Emergency Declaration Language
Suspended/Waived Practice Requirements
Temporary License Prior to Certification Summary
Reimbursement
CMS Billing for COVID-19 Vaccines
CMS Billing for Monoclonal Antibody COVID-19 Infusion
Testing, Treatment, and Vaccine Administration for the Uninsured
COVID-19 CME
The following CME is available from AAPA and from trusted partners/other organizations involved in the COVID-19 response.
Prevention
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series
CDC CME – Administering Vaccines
Learning Central CME
Bias: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You and Your Patients
Burnout Webinar: Life on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
PAs and the Greatest Health Crisis in our Lifetimes
Rapid Launch to Virtual Visits: Telemedicine During Covid-19 and Beyond
The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Clinical Practice and Subsequent Health Outcomes
Articles
PAs Recognized as Vital to Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
An amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act declaration reaffirms PAs are instrumental in the national fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and are recognized by the Federal government as essential to vaccination efforts through increased vaccination authorization.
March 12, 2021
PAs Who Got Vaccine Implore Others to Stand with Healthcare Community
Four PAs on the front lines of the pandemic share their reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. They have witnessed unimaginable loss this year, and implore us all to stand with the healthcare community and get the COVID-19 vaccine.
January 7, 2021
Four Emergency Medicine PAs Share Reasons for Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
As the first vaccines roll out to healthcare workers around the country, four emergency medicine PAs share their reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccine, talk about how they address vaccine hesitancy with their patients, and share some of their frontline experiences.
January 5, 2021
AAPA Joins Coalition to Advocate for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
AAPA has joined more than 60 other organizations in support of the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project to help inspire vaccine confidence in communities. The Project will encourage adherence to robust regulatory review of COVID-19 vaccines.
December 17, 2020
CMS Releases 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Rule
As part of the final 2021 Physician Fee Schedule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) permanently authorized PAs to supervise clinical staff who perform diagnostic tests for Medicare beneficiaries.
December 2, 2020