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COVID-19: Additional Resources

Below please find a list of additional resources to help you address questions about legal concerns arising from the rapidly developing COVID-19.

WHO Guidance on Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
- On January 30, 2020, WHO declared COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the 2005 International Health Regulations.

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Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act
Congress passed H.R. 6201 as approved by the House on March 18, 2020 as a relief package that provides sick leave, unemployment benefits, free coronavirus testing, and food and medical aid to people impacted by the pandemic. The President is expected to sign this legislation and turn it around very quickly. This legislation is the first of much expected legislation in response to the pandemic.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
CARES Act
- FAQS ABOUT FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT AND CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT IMPLEMENTATION PART 42 (April 11, 2020)
The Senate approved the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, a $484 billion COVID-19 relief package that includes an additional $75 billion for hospitals. AHA statement

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FDA allows expanded use of devices to monitor patients’ vital signs remotely - The FDA issued a new policy that allows manufacturers of certain FDA-cleared non-invasive, vital sign-measuring devices to expand their use so that health care providers can use them to monitor patients remotely. The devices include those that measure body temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate and blood pressure. (Mar. 20, 2020)

DEA-registered hospitals and clinics, under their existing DEA registration, to handle controlled substances at their satellite hospital/clinic locations as long as certain conditions are met.
DEA-registered dispensers, such as hospitals, pharmacies, and physicians, to distribute controlled substances beyond 5% of the total number of dosage units of controlled substances distributed and dispensed during the same calendar year without being required to register as a distributor.

State Government Links

Most states have declared a state of emergency, are restricting travel of state employees, and some have activated the National Guard. See National Governors’ Association | Coronavirus: What You Need to Know (Mar. 16, 2020)

Executive Orders by State
Alabama Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Ivey issued a state of emergency on March 13, 2020.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services: COVID-19 Information and Resource
- Governor Dunleavy issued a declaration of public health disaster emergency on March 11, 2020.
Arizona Department of Health Services: COVID-19 Information and Resource
- Governor Ducey issued a Declaration of Emergency on March 11, 2020.
- March 12, 2020 – Arizona signed S.B. 1051, legislation introduced by Senator Kate Brophy McGee to appropriate $55 million to the Public Health Emergency Fund to support Arizona’s efforts to combat the continued spread of COVID-19.
- Medicaid Disaster State Plan Amendment Approved for Arizona (April 1, 2020)
Arkansas
- Arkansas Department of Health Coronavirus Resource Page
- Governor Hutchinson signed an executive order to declare a public health emergency
California Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Newsome declared a public health emergency
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Polis signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency on March 10, 2020.
Connecticut Official State Website: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Lamont declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies on March 10, 2020.
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Carney declared a State of Emergency on March 12, 2020.
Florida Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- COVID-19 Public Information Call Center: (866) 779-6121
- Governor DeSantis signed an executive order directing the state health officer to declare a public health emergency on March 1, 2020.
Georgia Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Screening for Testing
- Governor Kemp issued a public health emergency on March 13, 2020.
- Georgia Insurance Commissioner Directive (Mar. 9, 2020)
  - News Release
- Georgia Insurance Commissioner Directive (Mar. 16, 2020)
  - News Release
- Georgia Medicaid Telehealth Guidance (Mar. 16, 2020).
- Georgia Medicaid Telehealth Guidance (Mar. 18, 2020).
- GCMB Emergency Practice Permit/Temp License in response to COVID-19 (Mar. 16, 2020)
- Healthcare Facility Regulation Division COVID-19 Information
- Georgia Hospital Association COVID-19 Daily Update
- COVID-19 Press Releases of Georgia Hospitals
- CMS Approves GHA's 1135 Medicare Waiver Request (Mar. 30, 2020)
- Section 1135 and 1115(a) Waivers Submitted
  - Georgia’s Approved 1135 Waiver (Apr. 1, 2020)
- GHA’s April 1st Update
- GHA’s April 2nd Update
- GHA’s April 3rd Update
- GHA’s April 6th Update
- GHA’s April 7th Update
- GHA’s April 8th Update
- GHA’s April 9th Update
- GHA’s April 10th Update
- GHA’s April 13th Update
- GHA’s April 14th Update
- GHA’s April 15th Update
- GHA’s April 16th Update
- GHA’s April 17th Update
  - COVID-19 PATIENT OVERFLOW PROTOCOL FOR HOSPITALS (April 17, 2020)
  - Interim Guidance for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Admitting Residents from a Hospital
- GHA’s April 20th Update
- GHA’s April 21st Update
- GHA’s April 22nd Update
- GHA’s April 23rd Update
- GHA’s April 24th Update
- GHA’s April 27th Update
- GHA’s April 28th Update
- GHA’s April 29th Update
- GHA’s April 30th Update
  - CMS issued another round of regulatory waivers and rule changes to support hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes include increased access to telehealth for Medicare patients and expanding at-home and community-based testing to minimize COVID-19 transmission among Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. See details of the new waivers and the interim final rule.
  - CMS issued FAQs clarifying requirements and considerations for hospitals and other providers related to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQs address questions on patient presentation to the emergency department, patient transfer and stabilization, telehealth, and more.
- GHA’s May 1, 2020 Update
- GHA’s May 4 Update
- GHA’s May 5 Update
- GHA’s May 6 Update
- GHA’s May 7 Update
- GHA’s May 8 Update
- GHA’s May 11 Update
- GHA’s May 12 Update
- GHA’s May 13 Update
- GHA’s May 14 Update
- GHA’s May 15 Update
- GHA’s May 18 Update
- GHA’s May 19 Update
- GHA’s May 20 Update
- GHA’s May 21 Update
- GHA’s May 22 Update
- GHA’s May 25 Update
- GHA’s May 26 Update
- GHA’s May 27 Update
- GHA’s May 28 Update
- GHA’s May 29 Update
- Governor Kemp’s Executive Order (April 2, 2020)
- Comparison of COVID-19 Telehealth Guidance from the Georgia Composite Medical Board, Medicaid, and Medicare
- Georgia Ready Op Link for PPE Supply (Providers May Place Orders for PPE)
- COVID-19 Online Testing Request (GPH)
- COVID-19 Testing Priorities (GPH)
- Georgia’s Predicted Peak – April 26, 2020
- Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order that classifies health care facilities and their employees, staff and contractors as “auxiliary emergency management workers” under the Georgia Emergency Management Act. Section 38-3-35(b) of the Act protects such emergency management workers from liability for services provided during the COVID-19 public health emergency except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith.
- Georgia Announces Increased Staffing in Healthcare Facilities for COVID-19 (Apr. 14, 2020)
- GEMA/HS, DPH Partner to Protect First Responders (Apr. 14, 2020)
- GA Dept. of Public Health COVID-19: Guidance for Healthcare Professionals (Apr. 16, 2020)
- Gov. Kemp issued an executive order that, in accordance with CDC guidelines, hospitals may resume elective procedures as soon as practicable. (April 20, 2020).
- Gov. Kemp extended the public health state of emergency until June 12th (April 30, 2020).
Hawaii Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Ige declared a state of emergency on March 4, 2020.
Idaho Official Government Website: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Little declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020.
Illinois Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- COVID-19 Public Information Call Center: 800-889-3931
Indiana State Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Holcomb signed an executive order declaring a public health emergency on March 6, 2020.
Iowa Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency on March 6, 2020.
Louisiana Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Edwards declared a public health emergency on March 11, 2020.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Mills signed a proclamation of civil emergency on March 15, 2020.
Maryland Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Hogan declared a state of emergency on March 5, 2020.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Infectious Disease Emergency Phone Number: (617) 983-6800
- Governor Baker declared a state of emergency on March 10, 2020.
Michigan State: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency on March 10, 2020.
Minnesota Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Mississippi State Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Reeves declared a state of emergency on March 14, 2020.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Parsons signed a state of emergency on March 13, 2020.
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Bullock declared a state of emergency on March 12, 2020.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Ricketts issued an emergency declaration on March 13, 2020/
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Sisolak declared a state of emergency on March 12, 2020.
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
New Jersey Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Murphy signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and public health emergency on March 9, 2020.
New Mexico Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of public health emergency on March 11, 2020.
New York Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- COVID-19 Public Information Call Center: 888-364-3065
- Governor Cuomo declared a disaster emergency on March 7, 2020.
North Carolina: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency on March 10, 2020.
North Dakota Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Burgum declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020.
Ohio Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Oklahoma State Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Stitt declared an emergency on March 15, 2020.
Oregon Health Authority: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Brown issued a state of emergency on March 9, 2020.
Pennsylvania Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Rhode Island Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Public Information Call Center: 401-222-8022
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Temporary Policy Updates (Medicaid, Mar. 17, 2020)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Temporary Telephonic and Telehealth Services Updates (Medicaid, Mar. 19, 2020)
South Dakota Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Noem signed a state of emergency order on March 13, 2020.
Tennessee Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Lee issued a State of Emergency on March 12, 2020.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Public Information Call Center: 877-570-9779
- Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster on March 13, 2020.
Utah Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Herbert declared a state of emergency on March 6, 2020.
Vermont Health Department: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Scott declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020.
Virginia Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Northam declared a State of Emergency on March 12, 2020.
Washington
- Aging and Long-Term Support Administration's COVID-19 page
- Department of Health: COVID-19 Resources and Updates
  - COVID-19 Public Information Call Center: 800-525-0127
  - Senior Center Administrator and Employee Resources and Recommendations
  - Guidance for Persons Who are at Higher Risk for Serious Illness
  - Recommendations for Long Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 Outbreak
- State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Coronavirus Urgent Memo and Policy Announcement
Governor Inslee declared a state of emergency on February 29, 2020.
West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources: COVID-19 Information and Resources
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Evers declared a public health emergency on March 12, 2020.
Wyoming Department of Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Governor Gordon declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020.
States with a stay at home order: (Apr. 3, 2020)
- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Colombia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky*, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts*, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota*, Ohio, Oklahoma*, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah*, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming*
Other Statewide Limits on Gatherings: (Mar. 27, 2020)
- 3 or more: South Carolina
- 5 or more: American Samoa
- 10 or more: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska*, Northern Mariana Islands, South Dakota
*States with limits on their stay at home orders: (Apr. 3, 2020)
- Massachusetts order is for the ages 70+, guidance for all others
- Oklahoma’s order are for vulnerable populations only and includes a 10-person limit to mass gatherings for all others
- Nebraska limits are for 30 counties
- North Dakota has a recommendation
- Kentucky, Utah, Wyoming have issued stay at home guidance
National Guard Activations (50 States/Territories): (Apr. 3, 2020)
- Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
State Employee Restricted Travel/Restricted State Travel (30 States/Territories): (Apr. 3, 2020)
- Alaska, American Samoa, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Statewide School Closures (All States/Territories): (Apr. 3, 2020)
- Statewide: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Local: Iowa, Maine, Nebraska

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