Resources and Guidance
- Behavioral Health for Healthcare Workers
- Behavioral Health for Patients
- Caring for COVID-19 Patients
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Clinical
Toolbox
- COVID-19 Vaccine Community Conversations Toolbox
- Dentists
- Emergency Medical Services & Emergency Departments
- Home Care for People Not Requiring Hospitalization for COVID-19
- Infection Control
- Information for Busy Clinicians
- Long-Term Facilities
- MARC
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Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
- Postmortem
- Preparedness Resources
- Testing
- Telemedicine
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Important Websites
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccines Website
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Healthcare Professionals Website
COVID-19 Vaccine Community Conversations Toolbox
CDPH COVID-19 Vaccines Website
CDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation
Vaccine Prioritization
CDPH Revision of Allocation Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine
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
Isolation Instructions (for persons who are ill or test positive)
Home Isolation Instructions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Management of COVID-19 Positive Employees: Flowcharts
Positive
Healthcare Personnel Employee Flowchart (English)
Positive Healthcare Personnel Employee Flowchart (Spanish)
Positive Non-Healthcare Personnel Employee Flowchart (English)
Positive Non-Healthcare Personnel Employee Flowchart (Spanish)
Quarantine Guidance (for persons with close contact with a case)
Home Quarantine Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Close Contacts
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
COVID-19 Antigen Test BinaxNOW Distribution Program
BinaxNOW Organizational Checklist and Attestation Form
School-Related Resources
COVID
School Resource Flyer (English/Spanish)
COVID-19 Symptom Decision Trees
Institutes of Higher Education, Trade, and Vocational Schools
Example Timelines
Isolation Timelines Based on Decision Tree
Quarantine Timelines Based on Decision Tree
For Parents
Checking Temperatures for Parents
COVID-19 Symptom Screening for Parents
Communication Flowcharts
Surge Capacity Guidance
Crisis Care Continuum Guidelines
CDPH Order of the State Public Health Officer – Hospital Surge 1/5/2021
Temporary Lodging: No Cost Public Health Hotels
Flyer with Healthcare and Homeless Provider Instructions
Lodging for Healthcare Workers
Testing webpage, includes available COVID-19 testing sites
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a healthcare professional interested in volunteering to administer the vaccine, please complete the online application at https://www.healthcarevolunteers.ca.gov. We are committed to processing applications as quickly as possible and will acknowledge applications within 24-48 hours. We will contact you with volunteer assignments. Please do not self-deploy to a site.
QUESTIONS or SUGGESTIONS? Email us at MCSDCallCenter.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center (MARC)
Medically eligible symptomatic COVID-19 positive patients whose COVID-19 symptoms have developed within the last 10 days can receive monoclonal antibody treatment at the Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center. Treatment will be provided at no cost to the patient, regardless of health insurance or immigration status. The MARC is available to those who live or work in San Diego County. Individuals who are 65 years of age or older and whose COVID-19 symptoms have developed within the last 10 days may call (619) 685-2500 directly to schedule an appointment at the MARC.
To refer patients who meet FDA’s EUA criteria, health professionals or their delegated medical staff should complete the referral form (using Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) and either call (619) 685-2500 or fax the completed form to (760) 739-2851 to schedule a patient’s appointment. View the MARC Referral Messaging Tips for Providers for easy ways to encourage patients to receive monoclonal antibody treatment.
The MARC is open 7 days a week from 8:00am to 8:00pm and is located at the Palomar Medical Center Downtown at 555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025. Please provide your patient with an FDA mAb EUA Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents and Caregivers (Spanish) as well as a completed copy of the referral form (if available) to bring to his or her appointment. Patients must wear a mask.
Monoclonal antibodies have been shown in clinical trials to reduce COVID-19-related hospitalization and emergency room visits. Bamlanivimab, a monoclonal antibody therapy from Eli Lilly, has been authorized for emergency use by FDA to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk for progressing to severe COVID-19 and/or hospitalization.
Additional information: Promotional video (Spanish), FDA mAb EUA Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents and Caregivers (Spanish), Provider Flyer, MARC Referral Messaging Tips for Providers, Patient Flyer (Spanish), Medi-Cal Health Plan Contact Card, and Medi-Cal Transportation FAQs.
Questions? Email COVIDtreatment@sdcounty.ca.gov.
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation (updated 02/22/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation (Spanish) (updated 02/22/2021)
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation Talking Points
COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging Tips for the Presenter
Audience Handouts
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 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
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Healthcare Professionals Website
CDPH COVID-19 Vaccines Website
County of San Diego
Crisis Care Continuum Guidelines
County of San Diego Quick Reference Guide
COVID-19 Update for HHSA Contractors Transporting Clients
Temporary Lodging Program Flyer
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 Order of the State Public Health Officer – Hospital Surge 1/5/2021
COVID-19 Uninsured Group Program
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
Steps Health Care Facilities Can Take Now to Prepare for Coronavirus Disease 2019
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Hospital Preparedness Assessment Tool
Resources for Clinics and Health Care Settings
Interim Guidance for Health Care Facilities
Interim Guidance for Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities
Return to Work Criteria for Health Workers
Health Plans
Health Plan Contact Card (May 13, 2020)
California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN)
Nursing Students May Supplement Healthcare Staff During Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline brochure
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
Headspace: Website full of resources for mindfulness, such as meditation, sleep and anxiety, and managing stress and anxiety
Decompress: Free, daily wellness mini-podcast
Supporting Families of HCWs Exposed to COVID-19
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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Important Websites
COVID-19 Vaccine Community Conversations Toolbox
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccines Website
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Healthcare Professionals Website
CDPH COVID-19 Vaccines Website
Vaccine Prioritization
CDPH
Revision of Allocation Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine
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 COVID-19 Vaccine
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
Operations and Safety
COVID-19 Symptoms Requiring Testing
Temporary Lodging Program Flyer
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
Crisis Care Continuum Guidelines
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
Face Coverings – What You Need to Know
Resources for Health Professionals (May 1, 2020)
Resources for Patients (April 28, 2020)
Temporary Lodging Program Flyer
Tips to Improve Ventilation and Filtration in Your Home
Contact Tracing Resources:
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Fact Sheet
County of San Diego
County of San Diego Letter to Dental Providers (May 11, 2020)
Dental-Specific Frequently Asked Questions
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Interim Protocol for Preventive Dental Care During COVID-19 in Public Health Settings: Reducing Aerosols and Educating Patients (July 8, 2020)
Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace (June 16, 2020)
Guidance for Resuming Deferred and Preventive Dental Care (May 7, 2020)
Guidance for Decontamination and Reuse of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators
California Dental Association (CDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response - Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity Call/Webinar (June 3, 2020)
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
ADA (American Dental Association) COVID-19 web page
ADA COVID-19 Informational Handout
American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
ADHA COVID-19 Resource Center for Dental Hygienists
ADHA Interim Guidance on Returning to Work
Other
Best Practices for Infection Control in Dental Clinics during the COVID-19 Pandemic
For requests for PPE, email MOC.LOGS.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
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
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
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Expanding Access to Testing: Updated Interim Guidance on Prioritization for COVID-19 Laboratory Testing (May 1, 2020)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
County of San Diego
Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center (MARC)
Crisis Care Continuum Guidelines
Positive Healthcare Personnel Employee Flowchart (English)
Positive Healthcare Personnel Employee Flowchart (Spanish)
Positive Non-Healthcare Personnel Employee Flowchart (English)
Positive Non-Healthcare Personnel Employee Flowchart (Spanish)
Home Isolation Instructions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
California Department of Public Health
COVID-19 Uninsured Group Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Caring for Someone Sick at Home
Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel
Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Guidance for Healthcare
Personnel with Potential Exposure to COVID-19
Pediatric Clinical Care
Information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers
Clinical Care for Pregnant Women
Information for Healthcare Providers: COVID-19 and Pregnant Women
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
Discontinuation of In-Home Isolation for Immunocompromised Persons with COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)
Temporary Lodging Program Flyer
American Medical Association
A Physician’s Guide to COVID-19
Health Plans
Health Plan Contact Card (May 13, 2020)
County of San Diego
Home Isolation Instructions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Temporary Lodging Program Flyer
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)
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
County of San Diego
Long-term Care and Residential Facilities Sector page
LTCF: COVID-19 Planning and Response Effort
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
AFL 20-22.3: Guidance for Limiting the Transmission of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Preparing for COVID-19: Long-term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statement for Healthcare Personnel on Hand Hygiene
Frequently Asked Questions: Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control
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)
County of San Diego
County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccines Website, including information for vaccination appointments
Crisis Care Continuum Guidelines
Hands-Only Adult CPR During COVID-19 Safety Bulletin
EMS Personnel Masking Recommendations During The COVID-19 Outbreak
County of San Diego, Emergency Medical Services
State of California
CDPH Order of the State Public Health Officer – Hospital Surge 1/5/2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For additional questions and resources, please email: MCSDCallCenter.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
Outside resources