Health Care Providers – Important Information

1. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

2. • Coronavirus Resources in Nebraska
   • COVID-19 Resources For Health Care Providers And Related Audiences

• Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions

  HRSA is working to keep health centers and Health Center Program partners updated on the latest information regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

  • Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Resources for Health Centers

• • FAQs (Including Providing Care During Emergencies and Emergency Preparedness and Response)

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • CDC COVID-19 Resources

• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) COVID-19 Resources

  NACHC’s novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) resource page is a hub for information Community Health Centers can use to strengthen readiness efforts and educate their communities.

  • NACHC resources for Community Health Centers

CDC Resources in Languages Other than English

Materials in other languages

• COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Languages Other than English

  • COVID-19 Health Literacy Project
  • Multilingual Resources on COVID-19

• Clinical Resources

• • CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Protective Equipment
    • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirator-use-faq.html
  • CDC’s printable resources
    • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
    • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts-h.pdf
    • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
  • CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response- Tips for taking care of yourself
  • Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control FAQs for COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/infection-prevention-control-faq.html

Resources for the Community- Patients and Communities

What you need to know

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Watch for symptoms

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.^*

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

Call your doctor:  If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Protect Yourself and Others

Nebraskans can help protect themselves from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections by:

• Staying home if you are sick and avoiding close contact with those who are sick.
• Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

More resources:

• The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America or 15 Days to Slow the Spread
  • https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf
• CDC’s Clean & Disinfect Recommendations
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fhome%2Fcleaning-disinfection.html
• Facts about COVID-19—- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts-h.pdf
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf