​MPS COVID-19 Coronavirus ​Information Page

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"Know that you're not alone. ​Know that we understand this is challenging."

Governor Tim Walz, April 17, 2020  (video clip)

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State of Minnesota

• Minnesota Department of Health (MDH): Minnesota Department of Health Coronavirus Website
• MDH Behavioral Health and Emergency Preparedness Webpage: 
• Psychological First Aid 
• Responder resources 
• Adult and family resources 
• Child and school resources 
• Disaster planning 
• Suicide prevention 
• Teens
• About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (pdf)
• Subscribe: MDH COVID-19 Updates
• Situation Update for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Updated daily)

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From Governor Walz:

• MN Governor's Executive Orders webpage
• MN COVID-19 Info - Mental Health Help Webpage 
• State of the State Address (4-5-2020)

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Clinician / Provider Information

• DEA COVID-19 Information Page - Topics include: Prescriptions - National Drug Supply - Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance (EPCS) - Telemedicine - Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• PRMS - A Special Message from PRMS Regarding COVID-19​​ ​
• Care for Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19, (JAMA Insights: Clinical Update, March 11, 2020)
• APA Resources on COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts for Psychiatrists
• Practice Guidance for COVID-19 - Telehealth - Substance Use Disorders - Inpatient Psychiatric Settings - Commercial Payers - State-by-State Guide
• Taking Care of Patients During the Coronavirus Outbreak: A Guide for Psychiatrists  (Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, CSTS)
• Helping Patients Manage the Psychological Effects of Quarantine and Isolation (CSTS) 
• Supporting the Mental Health of Patients During COVID-19: A Guide for Healthcare Personnel (CSTS)
• Supporting Patients During Quarantine or Confinement (CSTS) 
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Resources for Clinicians Critical Updates on COVID-19
• American Psychological Association (APA) COVID-19 Resource Page
• American College of Cardiology - COVID-19 Hub
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Guidance and Announcements on the Current Emergency
• SAMHSA Resources and Guidance
• CDC: Information for Healthcare Professionals
• Federation of State Medical Board Resources for Licensees
  • A list of States Declaring Emergency Declarations and Details on Licensing Waivers (as of March 23, 2020)
• Find Your State Health Department Updates​
• Treating front-line workers: A step-by-step guide 

Announcements

• SAMHSA Emergency Grant Funding Applications   (Deadline 4-10-2020 )
• Telepsychiatry in the Era of COVID-19 Free On Demand Webinar
  This webinar covers: choosing a telemental health platform, licensure, issues around consent, online prescribing, billing and payments, and special situations. View webinar 

Volunteer: 

• ​Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps (nationwide initiative to organize and mobilize volunteers to help their communities respond to all types of disasters.)
• COVID Care Support Services (Special 20-minute support services sessions to support Minnesota health care workers, first responders and essential personnel. Email Linda Vukelich with any questions.) COVID Cares Volunteer Sign-up. 

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

• COVID Cares - Free, on-demand support service for health care workers, first responders, and essential personnel
• APA - How Healthcare Personnel Can Take Care of Themselves  (CSTS)
• Headspace  - Self care / Meditation 
• Make it OK Campaign’s Depression & Social Distancing Podcast 
• Ten Percent Happier Coronavirus Sanity Guide podcasts
• The Happiness Lab’s podcast episodes on maintaining well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak    
• CDC Mental Health & Coping during COVID-19 Resources Page ​
• ICSI Mental Health Support for the Healthcare Workforce Page ​
• APA Foundation Center for Workplace Mental Health - Working Remotely During COVID-19: Your Mental Health & Well-Being​
• CDC Resources: Managing Anxiety and Stress, Reducing Stigma​​

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Resources for Families (AACAP)

• 5 things to remember when talking to kids about the Coronavirus - Chicago Tribune
• How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus - New York Times
• Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
• A Parent's Guide to COVID-19 - The Rush Cast Podcast
• Tips to Keep Children Healthy While School’s Out
• Sheppard Pratt: Are you at home with the kids? Find ideas for keeping them happy and occupied.
• Sheppard Pratt: Working from home? Here are tips for keeping your mental health in top shape.
• Sheppard Pratt: Does your child have questions? Here’s how to navigate the waters of COVID-19 conversation.
• Talking to Children About Coronavirus
• AACAP Member Podcast Discussion: Coronavirus and Mental Health
• Facts For Families: News and Children
• Disaster and Trauma Resource Center 

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Telehealth

• CMS - Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet (3-17-2020) topics include: ​Expansion of Telehealth with 1135 Waiver - Types of Virtual Services - Coding - HIPAA ​
• Psychiatric News Alert - CMS Loosens Telehealth Restrictions After COVID-19 Declared National Emergency  (3-18-2020) 
• AMA quick guide to support physicians and practices in expediting the implementation of telemedicine.  CMS Factsheet ​
• Telepsychiatry and COVID-19 (APA)  New guidance from CMS, updated 3/17/20
• Best Practices in Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health (APA and American Telemedicine Association) 
• AACAP - Telepsychiatry Toolkit 
• Center for Connected Health - Telehealth Coverage Policies in the Time of COVID-19
• American Medical Association - Quick Guide to Telemedicine in Practice
• Coding for Telemedicine Services​  -  MN DHS 7-20-2020 Revised Billing Telemedicine 
• HHS - HIPAA Compliance Relaxed for Telehealth Due to COVID-19
• DEA Guidance on Remote Prescribing During COVID-19 Emergency
• AACAP’s Telepsychiatry Resource
• American Psychiatric Association (APA) Telepsychiatry and COVID-19​​​
• American Medical Association Physician Innovation Network - Discussion - Telemedicine amid COVID-19

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