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​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)

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)

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​​

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 

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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