Welcome to the ATAC COVID-19 Resource Page. Our goal is to provide our members with a space where they can share resources that are critical to healthcare and their business operations so we can help our organizations through this challenging time. ATAC has organized the resources based upon how they will impact your organization. We encourage all our members to share any resources their organization has found helpful. Please send any relevant materials to [email protected]. 

BUSINESS RESOURCES

SBA and California Disaster Emergency Loan Program (4/03/2020)

SBA Paycheck Protection Program Primer

Small Business Association’s Disaster Assistance Loans

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Governor Newsom must ask for the assistance from the SBA, no states have been approved yet. Check back for when you can apply.

Disaster Relief Loans:

1. Loan application forms can be previewed here
2. New loan application
3. For those with existing credit relationships

Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services and Behavioral Health Information Notices webpage and resources:

1. Information Notice 20-009: COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Programs
2. COVID-19 FAQ for Behavioral Health
3. COVID-19 FAQ for Narcotic Treatment Programs
4. COVID-19 FAQ for Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers and Psychiatric Health Facilities
5. https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/atac/mailings/1963/attachments/original/COVID-19_FAQ_for_Behavioral_Health.pdf?1584570991
   

New Laws Concerning Family Medical Leave Act and Paid Sick Leave (3/15/2020)

Pending in Congress. Check back for updates.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6201

Assistance from Banks and Credit Card Companies (3/15/2020)

Capital One, Citi and Wells Fargo have all issued statements indicating that they are willing to work with customers that experience financial difficulties. Citi issued a statement that for 30 days, small business customers are eligible to have their monthly service fees waived.

Citi is also waiving the fees on early CD withdrawals. Wells Fargo encouraged customers that are experiencing financial hardship to contact customer service for assistance. CONTACT YOUR BANK AND CREDIT CARD COMPANY FOR RELIEF.

California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (3/15/2020)

https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/

Telehealth Resources (3/16/2020)

Some organizations are considering a telehealth plan to continue to provide services if the pandemic continues for an extended period. Please note that not all payers cover telehealth services so please check with the payer before you offer the services to a subscriber.

HIPAA Relaxed: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html

CMS Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provider-fact-sheet

https://www.telehealthresourcecenter.org/

Magellan: https://www.magellanprovider.com/news-publications/spotlight/crisis.aspx

Cigna: https://www.cigna.com/hcpemails/telehealth/telehealth-flyer.pdf

UHC https://www.uhcprovider.com/en/resource-library/news/provider-telehealth-policies.html

Key Telehealth Resouces Online

US Chamber of Commerce (3/15/2020)

https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus

Gartner- Business Continuity Management (3/15/2020)

https://www.gartner.com/en/insights/coronavirus

HEALTH RESOURCES

Health Organization Websites (6/25/2020)

Kaiser Permanente covid-19 Return to Work Playbook

Health Organization Websites (3/15/2020)

World Health Organization (WHO)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

California Department of Health (CDPH)

Public Health Recommendations For Healthcare Environments (4/09/2020)

County of Los Angeles Public Health Social Distancing Bed Positioning Guidelines

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/index.html

https://iris.wpro.who.int/handle/10665.1/14482

https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma13-4779.pdf

Public Health Recommendations For The General Workplace (3/15/2020)

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/getting-workplace-ready-for-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=359a81e7_6

https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/coronavirus_workplace_tips_for_employees.pdf

https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/guidance_for_employers_to_plan_and_respond_to_coronavirus.pdf