Tune in here daily for COVID-19 Updates from PCCN
Visit here daily for COVID-19 updates from the PCCN team. If you have any questions for our team, please don’t hesistate to email us at PCCN@phoenixchildrens.com.
- None of the information presented and posted on this page should be taken as the standard of care by which you must adhere.
- Any approach outlined as a standard set by Phoenix Children’s was created with, to the best of PCH’s ability, adherence to the most recent CDC and ADHS guidelines.
- As the situation unfolds, so does Phoenix Children’s approach, sometimes multiple times in a single day.
April 10, 2020 – PCCN Presents a Hall Render Webinar: Finance and Tax Programs for Small Business
April 6, 2020 – Governor Ducy’s Executive Order: Prohibiting Small Business Evictions
April 6, 2020 – US Chamber of Commerce: The Federal CARES Act
April 3, 2020 – American Academy of Pediatrics: Small Business Guidance for Pediatric Practices
March 31, 2020 – CMS Offers Financial Relief to Healthcare Providers
March 30, 2020 – U.S. Chamber Creates Coronavirus Loan Guide to Help Small Businesses
March 26, 2020 – The Clear Group: The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act Overview
March 26, 2020 – The Clear Group: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Coronavirus Guidance
March 26, 2020 – Business Template – Families First Corona Virus Response Act, Amendment to FMLA
March 20, 2020 – IRS: Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers for small and midsize businesses
#GilbertTogether Business Recovery Program
American Academy of Pediatrics – CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: Phase 3
AZ Medicaid Program Advances $41M in Provider Payments to Address COVID-19
Free PPE Kits for Qualifying Chandler Businesses – $240 Value!
Guide for Completing the CARES Provider Relief Fund Application for Pediatric Practices
How is your practice comeback going?
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
Queen Creek offers small businesses $12,500 to offset increased costs due to COVID-19
Requirements for Businesses – Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-40 Containing the Spread of COVID-19
Small Business Administration – Paycheck Protection Program Application
Tips for Keeping Your Practice in Business During COVID-19
Trump signs new law relaxing PPP rules: What you need to know
US Department of Labor: COVID-19 and the American Workplace
Why and How Pediatric Practices Should Launch a Recall Initiative Today
May 12, 2020 – A Message from the AAP President
April 29, 2020 – Telemedicine for COVID-19 Care Delivery
April 23, 2020 – AZ Department of Health Services: Expanding Testing of COVID-19 in Arizona
April 23, 2020 – Telehealth Message Regarding Pool Safety
April 22, 2020 – Arizona Complete Health and Care1st Health Plan: Provider Support Program Webinar
April 22, 2020 – Requesting Exemption From Executive Order 2020-10 — Elective Surgeries
April 16, 2020 – ASU and the PPE Response Network
April 13, 2020 – Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation: COVID-19 Projections
April 13, 2020 – AZAAP: 4/14 Webinar: Revving Up Your Telemedicine Practice in the time of COVID
April 13, 2020 – AHCCCS: Medicaid Program Changes Address Community Needs
April 6, 2020 – AHCCCS Webinar: FFS COVID-19 Prior Authorization and Concurrent Review Updates
March 27, 2020: Phoenix Children’s Hospital Policy: Reuse Protocol for Goggles and N95 Masks
March 26, 2020: Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics: COVID-19 Patient Screen for Sick Visits Diagram
March 26, 2020: Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics: COVID-19 Caregiver Screen for Sick Visits Diagram
March 26, 2020: Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics: COVID-19 Newborn Patient Well Visit Diagram
March 25, 2020 – Governor Ducey: Executive Order 2020-15, Expansion of Telemedicine
March 12, 2020: Magellan Health – Addressing Anxiety about the Coronavirus
AAP Pediatric Journal COVID-19: Overview and Evaluation
AAP Updates Guidance on Newborns Whose Mothers Have Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
ADHD Management Webinar Presented by Dr. John Zaharopoulos – Recorded on June 3, 2020
ADHS, DEMA, and HHS Announce Details on COVID-19 Testing Strike Force
ADHS Provides Staffing Support for Arizona Hospitals
AHCCCS – Proposed Rates for Reimbursement Increase for Flu Vaccine Admin
AHCCCS FFS COVID-19 Prior Authorization Training on May 8, 2020
American Academy of Pediatrics- #CallYourPediatrician Social Media Campaign
American Academy of Pediatrics – A message from the AAP CEO/ Executive Vice President
American Academy of Pediatrics – A Message from AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP
American Academy of Pediatrics- CARES Act New Provider Relief Funding: Your Questions Answered
American Academy of Pediatrics – COVID-19 Advocacy Report
Amercian Academy of Pediatrics – COVID-19 Clinical Guidance Q&A
American Academy of Pediatrics – Deadline Extended for Pediatricians to Apply for Financial Relief
American Academy of Pediatrics – Position on School Reentry
American Academy of Pediatrics – Reminder: Pandemic Provider Onboarding
American Academy of Pediatrics – School Reopening Guidance: A Message from the AAP President
American Academy of Pediatrics Provides Guidance on Diagnosing, Treating MIS-C
American Academy of Pediatrics updates interim guidance on SARS-CoV-2 testing, PPE
American Medical Association: COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians
Arizona Clinics to Take Part in Moderna’s COVID Vaccine Final Phase
Arizona Department of Health Services – Business Compliance Essential to Safely Resuming Operations
Arizona Department of Health Services – Data Dashboard
Arizona Department of Health Services – For Providers, Facilities, Partners
Arizona Department of Health Services – Get Kids Back on Track with Vaccinations
Arizona Department of Health Services- Important Guidance for Immunization Providers
Arizona Department of Health Services – Pandemic Provider Onboarding
Arizona Department of Health Services – Update on COVID-19 Cases
Arizona Department of Health Services – Where to Find the COVID-19 Testing Sites
Arizona Department of Health Services Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Arizona Department of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks
Arizona Department of Health Services Provides Updates on COVID-19 Cases and Hospital Capacity
Arizona Hospitals Told to Activate Emergency Plans
Arizona Vaccine News August 20, 2020
ArMA Offers Free PPE Including N95 Masks to Medical Practices Throughout AZ
ASU Now – Low-cost Sterilization Units Combat N95 Shortage, Help Businesses
AZ Department of Health Services – Menu of Health Tips for Safer Holiday Gatherings
AZ Department of Health Services Phased Reopening Plan for Paused Industries
AzAAP Launches “Back to the Office” Campaign for Members
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Payment Attestation Portal
CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity – Two MMWR Updates: Pregnant Women and COVID-19
CDC COCA Call on July 16th, 2020 at 2pm EST: Clinical Management of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with Coronavirus
CDC COCA Call – Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children
CDC Updates COVID-19 Transmission Webpage to Clarify Information about Types of Spread
CDC Updates Criteria for Return to Work for Health Care Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Centers for Disease Control and Prention – COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Professionals
COCA Now: COVID-19 Counseling Reimbursement
COCA Now – COVID-19 Laboratory Reporting Requirements
COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents in Europe: A Multinational, Multicenter Cohort Study
COVID-19 Re-Emergence – What Parents Want From Practices
Flu Webinar presented by Dr. Jeanne Marconi
Help the AAP advocate for extra payment to cover the high costs of PPE for pediatric practices
How to Conduct a Physical Exam Via Telemedicine
Influenza Drive-Thru Clinic Guidebook Patient Outreach Communications
Influenza Walk-Thru Clinic Guidebook Patient Outreach Communications
Live Webinar – Join Us for a Webinar on COVID-19: Race for a Vaccine on July 30th at 3pm PST
Live Webinar on July 16th at 12PM EST – Preparing for Flu Season During Times of Social Distancing
Maricopa County – COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Guidance
Maricopa County Medical Society – Legal Implications of COVID-19: All You Can Drink in Sixty Minutes
Maricopa County Medical Society – More Free PPE to Private Practices
Maricopa County Medical Society Distributes Free PPE to Physicians in Private Practice
Maricopa County Medical Society Offering Free PPE
Mayo Clinic Live Webinar on June 16th at 9am: COVID-19 and Pediatric Patients
MMWR on Arizona Trends in COVID-19 Incidence
Patients Who Refuse to Wear a Mask: Responses That Won’t Get You Sued
PCH Goggle Cleaning Guidelines
PCH Outpatient Eye Protection Rollout Plan
PCH Positive Employee Workflow
Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding
Phoenix Children’s COVID-19 Ambulatory Playbook
Phoenix Children’s COVID-19 Opening of Clinics Guidance
Pima County – COVID-19 Homepage and Hotline
SARS-CoV-2 in Vitro Diagnostics Overview
The Immune System of Children: The Key to Understanding SARS-COV-2 Susceptibility?
UnitedHealthcare Extends COVID-19 Temporary Telehealth Expansion and Cost Share Waivers
UnitedHealthCare is extending their June 18th date to July 24th for Telemed coverage
American Academy of Pediatrics – PPE Access for AAP Members
Arizona Blood Banks Testing All Donations for COVID-19 Antibodies
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence – Family Resources and Child Care Options
Arizona Department of Housing: COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program (Available March 30, 2020)
Arizona Working with Healthcare and Federal Partners to Expand COVID-19 Testing
AZ Department of Health Approves PCH to Continue Elective Surgery
AZ Department of Health Services is Providing 5 Free Reusable Cloth Masks
Emergency Essential Workers Care – Child Care at Hamilton High School and Chandler High School
CDC – Serious Adverse Health Events Associated with Methanol-based Hand Sanitizers
Centers for Disease Control – FAQs around pets and COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing Site Information
Department of Economic Security – Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Diaper Bank of Arizona – Points of Contact for Emergency Diaper Needs
Findhelp.org – A resource for Families Needing Assistance
Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan
Governor Ducey Executive Order – 5/4/2020
Governor Ducey Extends Stay at Home Order
Local pediatrician on pivoting, protecting patients and parenting during a pandemic
One Darn Cool School Guide for Parents At Home Learning
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Phoenix Children’s: Educational Resources for Children K-12
Phoenix Children’s Anticipatory Guide for COVID-19 Re-Entry
Phoenix Children’s Emily Center – How to Care for Your Child with Coronavirus Disease (Spanish)
Phoenix Children’s Emily Center – How to Care for Your Child with Coronavirus Disease (English)
Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s present Mindful me
Phoenix Children’s – Celebrating the holidays without inviting COVID-19 home
Phoenix Children’s: A list of educational resources K-12, sorted by grade level
Phoenix Children’s: Guide for Parents At Home Learning
April 2, 2020: Governor Ducy’s COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
March 30, 2020 – Governor Ducey: Executive stay-at-home order for all Arizonans
March 22, 2020 – Governor Ducey Announces Launch of 2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline
March 16, 2020 – The President’s COVID-19 Guidlines
AHCCCS – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (updated regularly)
American Dental Association – COVID-19 Resources for Dentists
Arizona Department of Health Services – Daily COVID-19 Update
Arizona Department of Health Services – COVID-19 Homepage
CDC Opening Up America Again (all phases)
March 31, 2020 – MICA Practicing Medicine During a Pandemic
March 31, 2020 – MICA Guidance for Coronavirus and Temporary Telemedicine
March 31, 2020 – DOJ DEA Use of Mobile Devices in the Issuance of EPCS
March 31, 2020 – DOJ DEA COVID-19 Information page
March 25, 2020 – Governor Ducey: Executive Order 2020-15, Expansion of Telemedicine
March 25, 2020 – MGMA: Billing for Physician Services During a Public Health Emergency
March 25, 2020 – Medicare Telemedicine Services Chart
March 20, 2020 – AHCCCS Telehealth Response to COVID-19 Emergency
March 17, 2020 – Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
Aetna and Extra Benefits to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you have questions, please email us at PCCN@phoenixchildrens.com. We will provide a response to your questions and post it here within 2 business days.