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Considerations, Trainings, Courses
CDC’s Post Vaccine Considerations for Healthcare Personnel
CDC Immunization Courses: Webcasts and Self Study
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
CDC’s What Clinicians Need to Know About the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
CDC’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson): What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
Surge Capacity Guidance
Crisis Care Continuum Guidelines
CDPH Order of the State Public Health Officer – Hospital Surge 1/5/2021
California Medical Association
Care4Caregivers from CA Medical Association
San Diego County Medical Association
Physician Wellness Resources During COVID-19 Emergency
Other Resources
Caring for your Mental Health During COVID-19 for Healthcare Personnel
Leading with Compassion: Supporting Healthcare Workers in Crisis
Mindful Healthcare Collective : collective of physicians who are also wellness experts dedicated to providing free, evidence-based sessions to reduce stress for all healthcare professionals
Decompress: Free, daily wellness mini-podcast
County of San Diego
Behavioral Health Resources Flyer
Behavioral Health COVID Services Flyer
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
California Coronavirus Response
California Surgeon General
California Surgeon General's Playbook: Stress Relief for Adults
California Surgeon General's Playbook: Stress Relief for Kids and Caregivers
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Ask Suicide-Screening Questions Toolkit
Supporting Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
American Medical Association (AMA)
Managing Mental Health During COVID-19
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI COVID-19 Information and Resources
Crisis Text
Line: Text HELLO to 741741 for free and confidential support 24
hours a day throughout the U.S.
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline brochure
San Diego County Health CARES initiative
Understanding Domestic Violence brochure
Other Resources
Coronavirus and Mental
Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease
Outbreaks
Supporting Families of HCWs Exposed to COVID-19
Disaster Distress Hotline: This helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides immediate counseling for people affected by any disaster or tragedy. Call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained professional from the closest crisis counseling center within the network.
County of San Diego
Outpatient Therapies for COVID-19
Home Isolation Instructions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Quarantine and Isolation for Healthcare Workers Guidance Slides
California Department of Public Health
COVID-19 Uninsured Group Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Caring for Someone Sick at Home
Guidance for Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure to COVID-19
Return to Work Criteria for Healthcare Personnel
with SARS-CoV-2 Infection (Interim Guidance)
Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Pediatric Clinical Care
Information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers
Clinical Care for Pregnant Women
Pregnant and Recently Pregnant People
Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Guidance
Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
In-Home Isolation for Patients with COVID-19
Interim Guidance for Discontinuation of In-Home Isolation for Patients with COVID-19
One Health Toolkit for Health Officials Managing Companion Animals with SARS-CoV-2
American Medical Association
A Physician’s Guide to COVID-19
Health Plans
Health Plan Contact Card (May 13, 2020)
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Important Websites
County of San Diego
COVID-19 Vaccine Community Conversations Toolbox
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccines Website
County
of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Volunteer
Opportunities Website
State of California
Department of Public Health
CDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Healthcare Providers
California for ALL COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the Public
CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings
CDPH Beyond the Blueprint for Industries and Business Sectors
Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA Revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs
Considerations, Trainings, Courses
COVID-19 Vaccine and Allergy – Dr. Leonard Presentation
USP COVID-19 Handling Toolkit: Operational Considerations for Healthcare Practitioners
CDC’s Post Vaccine Considerations for Healthcare Personnel
CDC Immunization Courses: Webcasts and Self Study
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
CDC’s What Clinicians Need to Know About the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines webinar
CDC’s What Every Clinician Should Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Safety slides
CDC’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson): What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
Operations and Safety
CDC Types of Masks and Respirators
COVID-19 Symptoms Requiring Testing
CDC Return to Work Criteria for Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection (Interim Guidance)
Quarantine and Isolation for Healthcare Workers Guidance Slides
COVID-19 Uninsured Group Program
Hands-Only Adult CPR During COVID-19 Safety Bulletin
County of San Diego Coronavirus COVID-19 Disinfection Guidance
Guía de Desinfección | Spanish
Toolkits
Ask Suicide-Screening Questions Toolkit
Healthy San Diego Pediatric Provider Toolkit
Signage, Flyers, and Hand-Outs:
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Flyer
COVID-19 Symptoms Requiring Testing
Resources for Health Professionals (May 1, 2020)
Resources for Patients (April 28, 2020)
Tips to Improve Ventilation and Filtration in Your Home
Contact Tracing Resources:
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Fact Sheet
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation (updated 11/18/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation (Spanish) (updated 11/18/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation Talking Points
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation for Parents
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation for Parents (Spanish)
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation for Parents Talking Points
COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging Tips for the Presenter
Audience Handouts
COVID-19 Vaccines: Children and Teens (English / Spanish / Tagalog)
COVID-19 Vaccine – From Development to Distribution (English/Spanish)
COVID-19 Vaccine – Know the Terms (English/Spanish)
COVID-19 Vaccine - Myth vs. Fact (English/Spanish)
COVID-19 Vaccine- What's Inside the mRNA Vaccine? (English/Spanish)
COVID-19 Vaccination Phases - Printable Version
COVID-19 Vaccination Phases - Spanish Printable Version
COVID-19 Vaccination for 65+ (English)
COVID-19 Vaccination for 65+ (Spanish/Español)
COVID-19 Vaccine for Formal and Informal Caregivers (Spanish)
COVID-19 Vaccination and Treatment Fact Sheet (Spanish)
COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets & Frequently Asked Questions
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets
Important Websites
Information for Busy Clinicians
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccines Website
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccines for the Pediatric Population Website
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Healthcare Professionals Website
COVID-19 Attestation (English / Spanish)
COVID-19 Information in Multiple Languages
COVID-19 Information in Multiple Languages
Clinical Considerations (CDC)
Post Vaccine Considerations for Healthcare Personnel
Emergency Use Authorization (FDA)
Janssen English
Moderna English
Novavax English
Pfizer EUA Letter English
Fact Sheets
Healthcare Providers
Janssen English | Spanish | Other Languages
Novavax English
Pfizer English
Recipients and Caregivers
Janssen English | Spanish | Other Languages
Moderna English | Spanish | Other Languages
Novavax English | Spanish | Other Languages
COVID-19 Vaccination and Treatment Fact Sheet (Spanish)
Frequently Asked Questions (FDA FAQs)
Janssen English
Moderna English
Pfizer English
How Vaccines Work (CDC)
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Understanding Protein Subunit COVID-19 Vaccines
Pediatric Vaccinations
Moderna
Moderna (6 months - 5 years of age) Fact Sheet FDA
Moderna (6 months - 5 years of age) Fact Sheet CDC
Moderna (6 - 11 years of age) Fact Sheet FDA
Moderna (6 - 11 years of age) Fact Sheet CDC
Moderna Child Age Transition CDC
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Wallchart FDA
Pfizer
Pfizer (6 months - 4 years of age) Fact Sheet
FDA
Pfizer (6 months - 4 years of age) Fact Sheet
CDC
Pfizer (5 - 11 years of age) Fact Sheet
FDA
Pfizer (5 - 11 years of age) Fact Sheet CDC
Pfizer Child Age Transition CDC
Vaccine Dosage and Storage
Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide
Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools
Vaccine Preparation
Preparing for Infant / Toddler
Vaccinations
Prevaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccines
CDC
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine - Vaccine Preparation and Administration Summary (6 - 11 years of age)
Standing Orders
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Standing Orders for Administering Vaccine (6 months – 5 years of age) CDC
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Standing Orders for Administering Vaccine (6 – 11 years of age) CDC
Vaccine Schedule
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules for all Vaccines and all Ages CDC
FAQs
COVID-19 Vaccines: Children and Teens (English / Spanish / Tagalog / Arabic)
California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provides FAQs
Website
COVID-19 Vaccines for the Pediatric Population
Preparation and Administration Guidelines (CDC)
Janssen English
Moderna English
Novavax English
Pfizer English
Product Information (CDC)
Janssen English
Vaccine paused as of 4/13/2021
Vaccine administration resumed as of 04/26/2021
Moderna English
Novavax English
Pfizer English
Storage and Handling Summary (CDC)
Janssen English
Moderna English
Novavax English
Pfizer English
Vaccine Trainings (CDC)
Immunization Courses: Webcasts and Self Study
What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know:
Website for COVID-19 Vaccinations
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Volunteer Opportunities Website
CDPH
CDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Healthcare
Providers
California for ALL COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the Public
California Dental Association (CDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings
American Dental Association (ADA)
ADA COVID-19 Center for Dentists
ADA Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
ADHA COVID-19 Resource Center for Dental Hygienists
Other
Best Practices for Infection Control in Dental Clinics during the COVID-19 Pandemic
County of San Diego
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccines Website
County of San Diego
Home Isolation Instructions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
State of California
COVID-19 Uninsured Group Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Guidance Implementing Home Care
If You
Are Sick or Caring for Someone
Discontinuation of Home Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statement for Healthcare Personnel on Hand Hygiene
Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare
Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Protective Equipment in Dental Settings
California Department of Public Health
Outpatient Healthcare Facility Infection Control Recommendations for Suspect COVID-19 Patients
Environmental Infection Control for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Attestation (English / Spanish)
Vaccine Hesitancy (English/ Spanish)
SciCheck’s COVID-19/Vaccination Project
Important Websites
County of San Diego
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccines Website
County
of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Volunteer
Opportunities Website
COVID-19 Vaccine Community Conversations Toolbox
CDPH
CDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Healthcare
Providers
California
for ALL COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the Public
CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings
Beyond the Blueprint for Industries and Business Sectors
Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA Revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs
Considerations, Trainings, Courses
Isolation Instructions (for persons who are ill or test positive)
Home Isolation Instructions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Quarantine and Isolation for Healthcare Workers Guidance Slides
Management of COVID-19 Positive Employees
CDC Return to Work Criteria for Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection (Interim Guidance)
Quarantine and Isolation for Healthcare Workers Guidance Slides
Quarantine Guidance (for persons with close contact with a case)
Home Quarantine Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Close Contacts
Quarantine and Isolation for Healthcare Workers Guidance Slides
Reporting Guidelines for COVID-19 webpage, including how to report laboratory results
Requests for Supplies
PPE or Assistance with Staffing
Shortages: MOC.LOGS.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
Lab Test Kits (e.g., Abbott BinaxNOW) or test collection kits (tubes, swabs, etc.): LOGS.TESTING.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
Reopening Information
County of San Diego Reopening website
Reporting
Reporting guidelines for COVID-19, such as when and how to report COVID-19
Contact the epidemiology duty officer to help determine how to handle an exposure in the healthcare setting
To report a communicable disease, contact the Epidemiology Unit by phone at (619) 692-8499. For urgent matters on evenings, weekends or holidays, please dial (858) 565-5255 and ask for the Epidemiology Unit duty officer.
School-Related Resources
COVID
School Resource Flyer (English/Spanish)
COVID-19 Symptom Decision Trees
Institutes of Higher Education, Trade, and Vocational Schools
Communication Flowcharts
Temporary Lodging: No Cost Public Health Hotels
Lodging
for Healthcare Workers
Testing
County of San Diego Testing Webpage
Request Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Outpatient
Therapies for COVID-19
Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Reporting guidelines for COVID-19, such as when and how to report COVID-19
Contact the epidemiology duty officer to help determine how to handle an exposure in the healthcare setting
To report a communicable disease, contact the Epidemiology Unit by phone at (619) 692-8499. For urgent matters on evenings, weekends or holidays, dial (858) 565-5255 and ask for the epidemiology unity duty officer.
Treatment
Outpatient Therapies for COVID-19
Paxlovid Sample Prescription (fillable)
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a healthcare professional
interested in volunteering, please complete the online application
at https://www.healthcarevolunteers.ca.gov.
QUESTIONS or SUGGESTIONS? Email us at MCSDCallCenter.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
County of San Diego
Long-Term Care and Residential Facilities Sector page
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For requests for PPE, email MOC.LOGS.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
California Department of Public Health
CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings
Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA Revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Considerations for Selective Protective Clothing
Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of PPE
Sequence of Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Poster)
Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Protective Equipment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
County of San Diego
County of San Diego Quick Reference Guide
COVID-19 Update for HHSA Contractors Transporting Clients
State of California
COVID-19 Website
California COVID Assessment Tool (Modeling)
Office of Emergency Services
Department of Public Health
Guidance for Healthcare Facilities on Preparing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings
COVID-19 Uninsured Group Program
Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA Revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tips to Improve Ventilation and Filtration in Your Home
Prepare to Care for COVID-19: Get Your Practice Ready
Healthcare
Workers: Information for COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Hospital Preparedness Assessment Tool
Managing Healthcare Operations During COVID-19
Return to Work Criteria for Health Workers
Health Plans
Health Plan Contact Card (May 13, 2020)
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline brochure
County of San Diego
What to do After Your COVID-19 Test
Local Testing Sites and Information
Do I Need to Get Tested for COVID-19? (Flowchart) | Spanish
Reporting guidelines for COVID-19, such as when and how to report COVID-19
Contact the epidemiology duty officer to help determine how to handle an exposure in the healthcare setting
To report a communicable disease, contact the Epidemiology Unit by phone at (619) 692-8499. For urgent matters on evenings, weekends or holidays, dial (858) 565-5255 and ask for the epidemiology unity duty officer.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2
(COVID-19)
Flowchart to Identify and Assess 2019 Novel Coronavirus
American College of Physicians
Practical Resource for Telemedicine
American Medical Association
AMA Quick Guide to Helps Doctors Boost Up Their Telemedicine Practice
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
For additional questions and resources, please email: MCSDCallCenter.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
COVID-19 Website