Resources for Providers

NATIONAL

CDC Coronavirus Information for Healthcare Professionals https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/index.html

WHO Guidance for Healthcare Workers https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/health-workers

John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/

Kaiser Health News https://khn.org/

UpToDate.Com Free access to UpToDate.Com Clinical Effectiveness COVID-19 Resources https://www.uptodate.com/home/covid-19-access

AAFP

UTAH

Utah Coronavirus Website https://coronavirus.utah.gov/

Utah Department of Professional Licensing
Time-Limited Emergency License Application 
To be used by the following professionals:

  • Physican/Surgeon, Osteopathic Physician/Surgeon, Physician Assistant
  • Dentist, Dental Hygienist
  • Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), APRN-CRNA, Certified Nurse Midwife, Respiratory Care Practitioner

VETTED PPE VENDORS

The state of Utah has developed a spreadsheet of vetted Utah vendors for PPE products. The spreadsheet is updated as additional vendors apply to be included on the list and are vetted by the state. The spreadsheet is available HERE. The state has also published an information sheet about PPE Resources for Small Businesses. Physicians can contact their county or regional health department to request urgently needed supplies.

PHYSICIAN WELLNESS

We have created a comprehensive list of wellness resources which can be found online here.

ONE UTAH CHILDCARE PROGRAM

The State of Utah launched the One Utah Childcare Program. It offers free childcare to healthcare workers, first responders, and law enforcement personnel. Learn more about the program here.

FEDERAL OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH POLICY RESOURCES

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy FAQs for COVID-19.  A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from grantees and stakeholders, updated regularly.

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Counties.  The RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis provides up-to-date data and maps on rural and urban confirmed cases throughout the United States.  An animated map shows the progression of cases beginning January 21.

CDC COVID-19 Update for Rural Partners and Communities.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a recording of its March 23rd online presentation that’s specifically focused on rural communities.  Daily updates continue on the CDC website.

ACL COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults.  The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has a website with guidance, funding, and other resources for organizations supporting older adults and people with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)  Benefits Website.  The DOL consolidated its resources to help workers and employers in response to COVID-19. These include an Unemployment Benefits Finder by state.

Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019.  The Rural Health Information Hub has created a guide to help you learn about activities underway to address COVID-19.

STAY IN THE LOOP

Below are links to COVID-19 update pages of organizations relevant to family physician, family medicine residents, and medical students on training and certification processes: