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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.

COVID-19 Resources for 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

COVID-19 Resources by 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.

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UPDATE 11/19/20: Outdated link to the Infectious Diseases Society of America resource has been updated.

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