Published April 4, 2020
Guide to COVID-19 Information and Resources
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As healthcare professionals and communities respond to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, it is crucial to have access to reliable and timely information. We have compiled a list of trusted COVID-19 resources that provide clinical guidance, helpful tools and news updates, as well as information geared to patients and communities.
Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – COVID-19 treatment guidance and patient education resources
American Academy of Family Practitioners (AAFP) – Preparation resources for family physicians
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Resources for hospice and palliative care professionals
American College of Emergency Physicians – Guidance and resources for emergency physicians
American College of Physicians – Internists’ guide and resources for COVID-19
American Medical Association (AMA) – COVID-19 resource center for physicians
American Nurses Association (ANA) – Guidance for issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) – Pharmacists’ guide to coronavirus
Center for Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) – COVID-19 toolkit
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Information for healthcare professionals
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Interim clinical guidance for management of patients with COVID-19
Emergency Nurses Association – News and resources for COVID-19
Institute for Health Care Improvement (IHI) – Professional resources for the care of older adults
National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care – Resources from member organizations
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) – COVID-19 information for nurses
Vital Talk – COVID-19 Communication Playbook
Respecting Choices – COVID-19 Resources
Healthcare Settings and Provider Organizations
Alzheimer’s Association – Tips for dementia caregivers in long-term or community-based settings
American Health Care Association (AHCA) – Resources and guidance for assisted living and longer-term care facilities
American Hospital Association – Updates and resources on novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Preparedness checklist for nursing homes and other long-term care settings
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Coronavirus (COVID-19) partner toolkit
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative – COVID-19 links and resources
Health Resources and Services Administration – Emergency preparedness and recovery resources for health centers
Home Centered Care Institute – Information hub and online courses related to COVID-19
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – Resources for hospice and palliative care
Policy and Medicine – Links to state health department websites and state-specific resources
Clinical Resources
Cochrane Library – Evidence relevant to critical care
Infectious Diseases Society of America – Clinical policies and protocols
JAMA Network – COVID-19 collection
The Lancet – Coronavirus disease content from across The Lancet journals
The New England Journal of Medicine – Collection of articles and resources on the COVID-19 outbreak, including clinical reports, management guidelines and commentary
Mental Health & Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Resilience and well-being
American Psychiatric Nurses Association – Managing stress and self-care During COVID-19: Information for Nurses
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Emergency responders: Tips for taking care of yourself
Center for the Study of Traumatic Distress – Sustaining the well-being of healthcare personnel during coronavirus
Advance Care Planning
ACP Decisions – List of resources for advance care planning
ACP Decisions – Glossary of terms related to advance care planning
National POLST – Resources for healthcare professionals, facilities and patients
PREPARE for your care – Resources for making a medical plan during COVID-19
Communities
ACP Decisions – Educational video about COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Household checklist for planning for and responding to COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Stress and Coping
CDC and Apple – COVID-19 screening tool and resources to help people protect their health
Family Caregiver Alliance – Self-care for family caregivers
Harvard Medical School – Coronavirus resource center
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine – Coronavirus resource center
Kaiser Family Foundation – Glossary of terms related to the COVID-19 outbreak
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases – Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
Providence Health – Coronavirus hub for Providence Health communities
World Health Organization (WHO) – Coronavirus information for the public
At-Risk Populations
Administration for Community Living – Information for older adults and people with disabilities
Alzheimer’s Association – Tips for dementia caregivers
American Cancer Society – Common questions about the new coronavirus outbreak
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Guidance for those living with serious illness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Guidance for older adults
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – People with moderate to severe asthma
Long Term Care Community Coalition – Protecting vulnerable residents from coronavirus
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases – Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 for older adults and people with chronic health conditions
National Kidney Foundation – Kidney disease and COVID-19
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – COVID-19 resources and information
Foreign Language
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) – COVID-19 information in Spanish
Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) – What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 in Simplified Chinese
Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) – What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 in Spanish
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – American Sign Language COVID-19 video series
News Updates
Kaiser Health News – Latest news on the Coronavirus outbreak
Health Affairs – COVID-19 content from Health Affairs journal articles and additional resources
Kaiser Family Foundation – Latest news updates
For more information about the need for advance care planning during these uncertain times, read our recent blog article: A Call to Action: Advance Care Planning Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.
ACP Decisions creates evidence-based video decision aids that empower patients and health care providers to engage in shared decision making. Our advance care planning videos are patient-centered and designed to help patients make informed medical decisions. You can learn more here.
