quick reference material regarding covid-19 vaccine

Link to Michigan.gov COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard

This site gives information on upcoming community clinics based on what county you live in, a schedule of boosters and much more! 

from Michigan.gov

Information on where to get tested for COVID-19 - here

Link also includes guidance, long term COVID-19 care information, and how to get free at home test kits at your library. 

A MUST READ if you are to provide vaccines to your patients. Developed to help your office be successful in vaccinating your patients. 

This link outlines the data systems that will ensure successful tracking and reporting. 

There are many resources available:

• Health Insurance, food & other needs through MIBridges
• Local school pickup sites

Small business resources

Unemployment benefits

US Disaster Distress Hotline 24/7

Looking for help in your community? Michigan 211 has been helping with housing support. Use this link to connect 

1. .  Local emergency managers can be found at www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-72297_60152_66814---,00.html.
   1. Wayne County by city  (also in download section)
   2. Oakland County - oakhsd@oakgov.com
   3. Macomb County – mcoem@macombgov.org
   4. Monroe County – emergencymgt@monroemi.org
2. Michigan Economic Development Corporation is also supporting procurement and donations of PPE through Pure Michigan Business Connect.  https://pmbc.connect.space/covid19/forms

• March 30 MDHHS Memorandum regarding vaccination during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. 
• Interim Guidance for Risk Assessment of HCP with Potential Exposure to Patients with COVID-19
• Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators
• Information on Decontamination & Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators
• Recommended Public Health Management for travel-related exposures ie: cruise travelers and flights
• Hospital to Post-Acute Care Transfer Form 
• This link applies to all first responders in law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services and emergency management officials. 
• CDC COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country

• Guidance for preparing your office for COVID-19
• CDC suggestions for getting your clinic ready
• Before entering poster
• If you have symptoms clinic poster
• Cover your cough poster
• Guidelines to help HCPs minimize risk of exposure
• CDC strategies for optimizing the supply of N95 respirators
• CDC checklist for transport & arrival of patients with confirmed or possible COVID-19

Fear and anxiety is overwhelming & causes strong emotions in adults and children. There is information out there for you and for those you care about.

• Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990 
• or text TalkWithUs to 66746
• Find more coping strategies from the CDC here 

APR10: This Telehealth document includes a wealth of information including (also as download below): 

• Telehealth billing and procedure codes
• Insurance specific telehealth guidelines and codes
• AMA Medicare telehealth services and CPT code set 
• Telemedicine HCPCS codes, fees and guidance.

For the most recent information from the CDC, use these bullets:

• The most recent information regarding submissions specimens, the test directory, training, shipping and packing and who may submit the specimens
• Specimen Submission Form 50.34 & guidance
• Help & FAQs including a list of DO & DON'Ts and common mistakes
• Toll Free number is 1-855-612-7575 Monday to Friday

• Interim Guidance for Laboratories from the CDC
• Information about COVID-19 diagnostic test under FDA Emergency Use Authorization 
• U.S. Food & Drug Administration COVID-19 FAQs