Homeless System Response: Changes to Coordinated Entry Prioritization to Support and Respond to COVID-19
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Published: 5/8/2020. As Continuums of Care (CoCs) across the country respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking about the role of Coordinated Entry (CE) in their response efforts. This three-page document answers several of those questions, and details how HUD strongly encourages CoCs to contact local public health departments, Healthcare for the Homeless agencies, and other local health partners to ensure the unique needs and opportunities related to the homeless service system are incorporated. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster...
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

COVID-19: Healthcare System Operations Strategies and Experiences
Source: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (HHS ASPR). Published: 5/8/2020. This one-hour, 32-minute webinar from TRACIE (Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange) features speakers from some of the hardest hit hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York, Louisiana, and Arizona, who share their hospital operations experiences and logistics strategies (with space, staff, and stuff) with the current COVID-19 response. (Video or Multimedia) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Health Advice for Hot Weather During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Source: World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe. Published: 5/8/2020. This one-page fact sheet details how the adverse health effects of hot weather are largely preventable through good public health practice, while also following the advice to protect yourself from coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Guidance for Law Enforcement and First Responders Administering Naloxone
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Published: 5/8/2020. This two-page document acknowledges the concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic of first responders and law enforcement officers who have been more reluctant to administer naloxone due to fear of potentially contracting the coronavirus. It makes recommendations to promote first responder safety. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers: Emergency Use of the Patient Isolation Transport Unit (PITU)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Published: 5/8/2020. This three-page fact sheet informs healthcare providers of the significant known and potential risks and benefits of the emergency use of the Patient Isolation Transport Unit (PITU). The PITU is intended for use by healthcare providers (HCP) for temporary isolation and transport of patients with suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 requiring airborne or droplet isolation precautions in healthcare settings to prevent HCP exposure to pathogenic biological airborne particulates by providing an extra layer of barrier protection in addition to person...
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers: Gnomegen COVID-19 RT-qPCR Detection Kit – Gnomegen, LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Published: 5/8/2020. This three-page fact sheet informs healthcare providers of the significant known and potential risks and benefits of the emergency use of the Gnomegen COVID-19 RT-qPCR Detection Kit, which received an Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration on May 8, 2020. The Gnomegen COVID-19 RT-qPCR Detection Kit is authorized for use on respiratory specimens collected from individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers: Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA – Quidel Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Published: 5/8/2020. This three-page fact sheets informs healthcare providers of the significant known and potential risks and benefits of the emergency use of the Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA test, which received an Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration on May 8, 2020. The Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA test is authorized for use on respiratory specimens collected from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

ACS (Alternate Care Site) Funding Summary: Establishment and Operationalization
Source: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (HHS ASPR). Published: 5/7/2020. This four-page document from TRACIE (Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange) provides general and funding information about alternate care sites (ACSs), which are one of many alternate care strategies intended to provide additional hospital surge capacity and capability for communities overwhelmed by patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Guidance on Providing Pediatric Well-Care During COVID-19
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Published: 5/7/2020. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant drop in well-child visits has resulted in delays in vaccinations, delays in appropriate screenings and referrals, and delays in anticipatory guidance to assure optimal health. This web page provides guidance for primary care pediatricians to ensure all newborns, infants, children, and adolescents are up to date on their comprehensive well-child care. (Text) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Public Health Considerations: Serologic Testing for COVID-19
Source: Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). Published: 5/7/2020. This six-page document, published with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, provides an overview of COVID-19 serologic methods, and discusses current test availability, considerations when selecting an assay for seroprevalence studies, considerations for test result interpretation, and additional considerations and outstanding research needs. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Low-Income and Communities of Color at Higher Risk of Serious Illness if Infected with Coronavirus
Source: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Published: 5/7/2020. To provide greater insight into the characteristics of people at greater risk of illness if infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), this report builds on a prior analysis of higher risk adults in the U.S. to break down these numbers by race/ethnicity and household income in 2018. Among people ages 18-64, American Indian/Alaska Native and black adults are more likely than white adults to be at a higher risk of serious illness due to underlying health conditions and longstanding disparities in health care and other socio-economic factors. (Text) (Sourc...
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Supporting Clinician Well-Being During COVID-19
Source: National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Published: 5/7/2020. The key objectives of this one-hour, 28-minute webinar include describing the existing clinician burnout crisis prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and the goals of the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience; identifying the critical needs and priorities to support the well-being of clinicians, including those in their formative years of training, during the COVID-19 era; and spotlighting programs, resources, and leadership efforts currently underway to address and monitor the acute and long-term mental health and well-being of clinicians on ...
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Revised Letter: Manufacturers of Imported, Non-NIOSH-Approved Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirators
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Published: 5/7/2020. This eight-page letter, revised on May 7, 2020, updates the April 3, 2020, EUA for certain product classifications for imported disposable filtering facepiece respirators that are manufactured in China and not approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’s National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). It was revised for clarity and to address concerns about sub-standard products, which includes revising the third criterion for eligibility and adding a process for removal from Appendix A. (PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Res...
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Shark Tank: New Tests for COVID-19
Source: U.S. Senate, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Published: 5/7/2020. This three-hour, six-minute Congressional hearing features witnesses who discuss how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its funded scientists across the country are harnessing innovation to prevent, diagnose, and treat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) currently plaguing the nation, including work on testing, therapeutics, vaccines, and private-public partnerships. They also discuss efforts to develop appropriate and effective medical countermeasures to prevent infection and test and treat those with or suspected of havi...
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Source: American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). Published: 5/7/2020. This web page provides answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 for these topics: HVAC/Negative Pressure, Construction, Life Safety/Staff Safety, Disinfection, Personal Protective Equipment, Filtration, and Alternate Care Sites. (Text) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news