Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 - 10:34 AM PT
OPCA is closely monitoring the rapidly emerging COVID-19. We know you, our Community Health Centers are on the front-lines of prevention, testing, and treatment.
Below, you will find up-to-date resources to support your health center. You can also Signup Here to receive OPCA's Member Update communication.
Member Briefing Webinar Resources
Newsroom
- OPCA Receives $300,000 Cambia Health Foundation Grant To Address COVID-19 Needs
- 30 Oregon Health Centers Receive $23 Million as Part of CARES Act
- 30 Oregon Health Centers Receive $1.9 Million in Emergency Funding
- OPCA's Statement RE: Gov. Brown Executive Order to Preserve PPE
- Read OPCA's blog for stories on how members have been responding to COVID-19 and the importance of health equity during this pandemic
Health Center Financial Sustainability Page
Human Resources
- Emergency Paid Sick Leave & Emergency Family Leave in Response to COVID-19
- Oregon Department of Employment COVID Resources: Developed for businesses, employers and workers & includes housing, food, utility, and unemployment
- COVID-19 FQHC Employment Issues - Human Resource Guidance
State Resources
- Oregon Medicaid COVID-19 Provider Guide: Supplemental guide to other Medicaid Program Guides that incorporates all guidance regarding OHP coverage and reimbursement during the COVID-19 emergency.
- Governor Kate Brown Issues Framework for Lifting Order on Non-Urgent Procedures
- Governor Kate Brown Introduces Framework for Reopening Oregon
- CCO 2019 Incentive Pool Allocation: Public Summary by OHA
- Oregon’s Share of the Federal Coronavirus Response: Summary of the CARES Act funding distribution across Oregon
- COVID-19 Guidance for CCOs and Oregon Health Plan Providers: Includes operational and billing information for Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid)
- County Emergency Manager Contacts: Use for requesting PPE
- Governor's Joint Task Force: objectives, strategies & tasks necessary for Oregon's health care system to respond to the COVID-19 surge
- Projected COVID-19 epidemic trends and health system needs for Oregon: Working paper issued by the Institute for Disease Modeling on Oregon’s projected trends and health system needs.
- OHA COVID-19 Updates
- OHA Guidance Related to Homemade Face Masks
- Guidance on COVID-19 Testing: Updated as of April 20
- Provisional Guidance: Clinical Care and Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19
- OHA Weekly Health Care Provider Information Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon; Updated as of May 26
- OHA Prioritization Guidelines for Allocation of PPE
- Gov. Kate Brown's COVID-19 information and resouces
- Resource Allocation Decision Matrix
- COVID-19 Testing Basics: Patient Education Resource
Federal Resources
- **NEW** HRSA Weekly COVID-19 Survey Summary Report for Oregon (as of Nov. 13, 2020)
- **NEW** NACHC Promising Health Center Practices During COVID-19 (as of October 2020)
- The Health Center Resource Clearinghouse: Curated COVID-19 Resources
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act and CARES Act - FAQs
- HRSA Weekly Health Center Sample Survey Questions
- SAMHSA COVID-19 Website: Guidance and resources for SUD and mental health
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Summary for health centers
- FTCA Coverage: Questions and clarification around FTCA coverage from NACHC, including a template to request a temporary site.
- CDC Clinician-Focused FAQ
- HRSA/BPHC Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
- NEW Public Charge Guidelines
- NACHC Resouces for CHCs on Novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19)
- Sample Procedures for Health Center Drive Thru Clinic
- Free, Web-Based PPE Training: Developed by the University of Southern Maine’s Cutler Institute and funded by OSHA, training focuses on worker safety and addresses the CDC’s recommended procedures for PPE.
Social and Equity Resources
- CDC COVID Communication Toolkit for Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English Proficient Populations for healthcare and CBO entities
- CAWEM: If you are an Oregon Health Plan member with CAWEM, you are covered for COVID-19 testing and hospital stays due to COVID-19. Flyers developed in multiple languages communicate this:
- OHA REAL D (Race, Ethnicity, Age, Language and Disability) Data Collection Recorded Webinar
- What We're Reading: Social Determinants of Death
- American Hospital Association recommends continued social screening during COVID-19
- Mapping COVID vulnerability tool by U.S. census tract, county, and state level
- Messaging and framing to communicate COVID disparities data effectively
- Street Roots online version of the Rose City Resource
- Centers for Disease Control - Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
- Centers for Disease Control - COVID-19 and Race/Ethnicity
- Tri-County Area COVID Resources from Urban League
- Information on COVID-19 for Survivors, Communities, and DV/SA Programs
- Coalition of Community Health Clinics Clinic Equity Guide to COVID-19 Response
- Suggested Workflows & In-House Referrals To Support Social Needs: Drafted by OHSU Richmond Staff
- COVID-19 Community Vulnerability Map: Identifies Populations at Greater Risk
- City of Portland COVID-19 Video: City of Portland and Multnomah County Health Department have developed this video translated into 30 languages
- National Health Care for the Homeless Council
- OHA Health Related Services Guidance: CCO guide for supporting practices in paying for non-medical social needs, potentially COVID-related
- Anti-Stigma Social Media Toolkit from King County, Washington Public Health, to help interrupt stigma and reduce bias as it relates to coronavirus
- Free Online Social Resource Navigation Tools
- Oregon’s Community Action Agencies-Find Services in Your Area: Local CAAs offer a wide variety of programs that serve low-income children, families, and seniors
- Oregon Food Bank Food Finder
- Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon
Community Partner Resources
- Register for NWRPCA Virtual COVID 19 Conference: June 15-July 9
- Tri-County Area Regional COVID-19 Data Dashboard
- Portland Fire & Rescue Meds on Wheels Program: A prescription pick-up & delivery service for older adults and individuals with disabilities
- Trauma-Informed Oregon's Community Incident Response page: Implement trauma-informed responses to COVID-19, including Considerations for a Trauma Informed Response for Work Settings
- Resources for Rural Health Centers
- Resources for Dental Providers
- Mitigation Phase Playbook - COVID-19
- Surge Phase Playbook - COVID-19