Published April 4, 2020
Guide to COVID-19 Information and Resources
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UPDATE 11/19/20: Outdated link to the Infectious Diseases Society of America resource has been updated.
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.
