Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response and Resources
Telligen is monitoring COVID-19 and information provided by national and state resources to share with providers, partners, and stakeholders that we work with. We want to help you stay informed with Telligen events focused on COVID-19, important news and updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with recommendations from state public health departments for the safety of our communities.
Telligen events:
- Telligen Events Archive – Infection prevention presentations and webinar recordings
Guidance:
- NHSN COVID-19 Module Enrollment Guide: 4 Step Guide to Enroll in the NHSN System
- Trump Administration Issues Second Round of Sweeping Changes to Support U.S. Healthcare System During COVID-19 Pandemic
- New and Expanded Flexibilities for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
- CMS Issues Guidance Allowing Independent Freestanding Emergency Departments to Provide Care to Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- CMS Issues New Wave of Infection Control Guidance Based on CDC Guidelines to Protect Patients and Healthcare Workers from COVID-19
- COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Settings
Tools:
- AHA – Addressing Emotions on the Front Lines
- AHA – Proactive Conversations that Support Providers and Patients
- CMS Issues Nursing Homes Best Practices Toolkit to Combat COVID-19
- National Council on Aging: Tools to Help Stay Close While We are Apart
- Trump Administration Launches New Toolkit to Help States Navigate COVID-19 Health Workforce Challenges
- General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Toolkit
- COVID-19 Partner Toolkit
- COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Settings
- Tips for Nursing Home Staff for Successful Virtual Visits
Information from state public health departments:
Website resources:
CDC Clinician Hotline:
- 24/7 Hotline Answered by Clinicians (770) 488-7100