Virginia Health Catalyst is committed to meeting the needs of partners as we navigate the changing COVID-19 situation. Below are up-to-date resources, more materials will be added as they become available. If you have an additional resource to share, or you and your team could benefit from a new resource contact the Catalyst team here.
View the Federal Policy Webinar recording and slides to learn more about the important role of federal advocacy during COVID-19 and join the Catalyst Grassroots Advocacy Team here.
COVID-19 Resources
Teledentistry
Teledentistry Resources
Catalyst Developed Materials
- Recording - Dentistry During COVID-19 Live Q&A (Updated April 14) - On April 14, McAllister Castelez, DMD, Horizon Health Center, Scott Wolpin, DMD, Dental Director, Eastern Shore Rural Health System, and Zachary Hairston, DDS, Dental Consultant, DMAS took part in a webinar to discuss topics like teledentistry and the recent Smiles for Children guidance.
- Teledentistry Practice Visit (Update April 14) - In this video, Dr. Tiffany Nightengale performs a practice teledentistry visit.
- Teledentistry Implementation Guide (Updated July 21) - The implementation guide includes an overview of teledentistry, updates on laws and regulations, including billing codes, and resources for implementation like workflows and platform guidance, it is specifically tailored to providing care during COVID-19
- Teledentistry Platform Options (Updated Continuously) - This list of teledentistry platforms for clinics to choose from to implement teledentistry in their clinic is updated daily. It includes information on each platform including each platform's capabilities.
- Workflow for Teledentistry (Update April 3) - This workflow will be updated as more information around teledentistry in Virginia becomes available. It is a high-level guide for clinicians to leverage teledentistry during COVID-19.
Additional Materials
- Teledentistry Provider Guide (Dr. Paul Glassman) - The teledentistry guide from Dr. Glassman provides an overview of how to implement teledentistry during COVID-19. It includes workflows as well as guidance on what to consider when implementing a new system.
- ADA COVID-19 Coding and Billing Interim Guidance for Teledentistry (ADA) - The ADA has issued guidance on coding and billing for teledentistry during COVID-19. This document is being updated continuously as more information becomes available.
- Telehealth resources for COVID-19 (MATRC) - This page is being updated often with new resources on implementing telehealth services. It includes resources for medical and dental providers.
- Patient assessment via synchronous teledentistry (Teledent) - This document provides tips and recommendations on how to have a successful teledentistry visit. It includes information for patients on how to use teledentistry, such as angles for photos, as well as information for providers on questions to ask.
Clinicians
Catalyst Developed Materials
Please contact Catalyst staff here if you need additional materials developed.
- Aerosol Management Blog Series - In this three-part blog series learn about the aerosol management changes occurring in dental offices.
- Recording - Returning to Dental Practice Live Q&A (Updated May 4) - On May 4, McAllister Castelez, DMD Horizon Health Center, Brooke Crouch, RDH, New Horizons Healthcare, Julie Bilodeau, Crossover Health Care CEO took part in a webinar to discuss their perspectives on reopening dental care during COVID-19. The slides from the Q&A are available here, along with answers to additional questions.
- Recording - Dentistry During COVID-19 Live Q&A (Updated April 14) - On April 14, McAllister Castelez, DMD, Horizon Health Center, Scott Wolpin, DMD, Dental Director, Eastern Shore Rural Health System, and Zachary Hairston, DDS, Dental Consultant, DMAS took part in a webinar to discuss topics like teledentistry and the recent Smiles for Children guidance.
- Teledentistry Practice Visit (Update April 14) - In this video, Dr. Tiffany Nightengale performs a practice teledentistry visit.
- Teledentistry Implementation Guide (Updated April 10) - The implementation guide includes an overview of teledentistry, updates on laws and regulations, including billing codes, and resources for implementation like workflows and platform guidance, it is specifically tailored to providing care during COVID-19
- Workflow for Teledentistry (Update April 1) - This workflow will be updated as more information around teledentistry in Virginia becomes available. It is a high-level guide for clinicians to leverage teledentistry during COVID-19.
- Virginia Dental Safety Net Clinics: Emergency Care and COVID-19 Testing Spreadsheet (Updated continuously) - This is an updated list of operating status for dental safety nets in Virginia, it includes information on if emergency services are available, and if the clinic is a COVID-19 testing site.
- Workflow for Dental Emergencies (Updated March 30) - This workflow was created to determine if a patient is having a dental emergency, and the steps to take when providing care.
- Patient Guidance Form English (Updated April 1) and Spanish (Updated March 23) - This is a one-page overview of what a dental emergency is, and where to seek care.
- Safety-Net FAQ (Updated March 21) - This FAQ answers questions including what to do in dental clinics in Virginia, and how to keep patients and employees safe.
State and National Resource Sites
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Practice Management Tips During COVID-19 Pandemic - The AAP has shared tips for pediatric practices during COVID-19, including information on small business loans, telehealth, staffing concerns, and workflow.
- American Dental Association (ADA) Coronavirus Resources for Dentists - This is specific to dental providers and offers resources like checklists for providers to determine what constitutes an emergency procedure, how to stay protected during treatment, and sample communications for patients.
- American Dental Hygienist Association (ADHA) COVID-19 Updates for Dental Hygienists - The ADHA COVID-19 resource center includes advocacy information, clinical resources, and an FAQ section.
- American Institute of Dental Public Health COVID-19 Resources - This compendium of resources for dental public health professionals includes information on state policy actions, financial planning, rural health communications, and more.
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Coronavirus Resources for Health Professionals - This is the hub of resources from the CDC, it is updated regularly to reflect the changing situation.
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 and Health Equity - The CDC's released equity strategy includes its guiding principles by reducing health disparities by using data-driven approaches, fostering engagement with communities, leading culturally responsive outreach, and reducing stigma associated with race and ethnicity.
- Aerosol Generating Procedures and Management Strategies (Cochrane Oral Health) - This is a rapid review of aerosol-generating procedures and their mitigation, based on information from dozens of countries including the U.S.
- Leveraging Teledenistry to Close the Oral Health Care Gap (DentaQuest) - This resource page includes past recordings, documents, and information on incorporating teledentistry during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Re-opening Dental Practices during COVID-19: Legal Analysis (Feldesman, Tucker, Liefer, Fidell) - This memo, authored in partnership with NACHC, provides considerations for health centers in determining the re-opening of dental services. It answers questions clinics may have on the guidelines available from federal and national organizations.
- Teledentistry Resource Guide (Maryland Dental Action Coalition) - Along with resources for Maryland providers, the resource guide from MDAC includes national information and resources for dental providers.
- Medical Society of Virginia COVID-19 Resources - This website includes resources for clinicians on topics like infection control and PPE protocols, coverage and telehealth information, business news, and staff/patient education.
- National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) Coronavirus Resource Center - The NNOHA resource center compiles resources for health care professionals, it also includes guidelines and recommendations for each state.
- Virginia Board of Dentistry COVID-19 Screening FAQ - On May 8 the Virginia Board of Dentistry voted that screening dental patients for COVID-19 was within the scope of practice of dentistry. Dental practices must be able to identify COVID-19 infected dental patients for the safety of all patients and staff. This is an FAQ on how to screen patients effectively.
- Virginia Dental Association COVID-19 Hub - The Virginia Dental Association's COVID-19 hub includes resources on topics like practice management during COVID-19, PPE donations, and legislative updates.
- Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Health Professionals Resources - The VDH page includes guidelines for health care professionals in Virginia, and recordings of webinars related to COVID-19.
- Coronavirus Patient Resources: Print, Infographics, and Translated Materials (VDH) - This VDH web page lists links to translated patient resources, and resources for the deaf or hard of hearing, from the VDH and CDC.
- Successful Communication with People with Disabilities, COVID Testing Sites (VDH) - This document lists tips and guidelines for communicating with people with disabilities at COVID testing sites.
National & State Guidances
Returning to Work Guidances
- ADA Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit (ADA) - The ADA has released a free toolkit for clinicians preparing to see patients after COVID-19. The toolkit includes guidance and recommendations to keep patients and staff safe.
- ADHA Interim Guidance on Returning to Work (ADHA) - The ADHA has developed this document to provide interim guidance to dental hygienists on returning to work.
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response (CDC) - The guidance includes updated infection control and screening procedures for dental health care providers. View the CDC webinar on its guidelines here.
- OSHA Guidance for Dentistry Workers and Employers (OSHA)- This document includes updated guidance for dentistry workers who are at greater risk of occupational exposure of COVID-19.
- VDA Interim Guidelines for Re-entry (VDA) - The VDA has released its guidelines for re-entry following COVID-19. The guidelines include recommendations like staggering appointments, and continuing to use teledentistry.
National
- ADA COVID-19 Coding and Billing Interim Guidance (ADA) - The ADA has issued guidance on coding and billing for teledentistry during COVID-19. This document is being updated continuously as more information becomes available.
- ADA Report: Guidelines for using antibiotics on urgent management of dental pain and swelling (ADA) - The ADA summarized clinical recommendations for use of antibiotics in urgent situations. The document includes a workflow to determine the right course of action for a patient.
- ADA Interim Guidance for Management of Emergency and Urgent Dental Care (ADA) - The ADA summarized clinical recommendations for the use of antibiotics in urgent situations. The document includes a workflow to determine the right course of action for a patient.
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings (CDC) - Dental settings have unique characteristics that warrant additional infection control considerations. The CDC has outlined the latest recommendations to keep providers and patients safe during the COVID-19 response.
- Interim US Guidance for Risk Management and Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Healthcare Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease (CDC) - The CDC is updating this webpage with guidance for public health professionals regarding COVID-19. It includes definitions of risk categories as well as recommendations for exposure management.
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration - OSHA) - This guide from OSHA includes recommendations and descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards and includes information on exposure risk management for employees.
- USPHS Policy: PPM 2005-014: Vaccine Administration in Emergencies (Department of Health and Human Services) - A recent change from the Department of Health and Human Services authorizes dental officers to assist DHHS in vaccine administration. This memo from HHS announces the change and how it will be implemented.
- Stimulus Package:
Virginia
- Virginia-specific Medicaid Policy Changes
- Order of Public Emergency Two - Executive Order Limiting Dental Care
- For additional information on dental emergencies use the ADA Guidelines and Catalyst's Patient Guidance Form (available in English and Spanish)
- CARES Act in the States: Targeting New Health Funding in a Time of Crisis (National Academy for State Health Policy) - This is an analysis of state considerations for spending the CARES Act funding. It includes information related to how the funding can be used for public health, including Medicaid.
Patients
- Healthy at Home Tip Sheet English & Spanish (Virginia Health Catalyst) - The Healthy at Home Tip Sheet is available in English and Spanish and provides resources and guidance on maintaining good oral health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- COVID-19 Patient Fact Sheets (COVID-19 Health Literacy Project) - This website includes COVID-19 resources for patients in more than 30 languages.
- Dental Care in the Era of COVID-19 (DentaQuest & OSAP) - This guide explains what patients may expect before, during and after their dental appointment as dental clinics have reopened during the pandemic.
- Virginia COVID-19 Resources (Department of Social Services) - This is a comprehensive list of resources, news, and updates on COVID-19. It includes information from other agencies throughout the Commonwealth, including the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Employment Commission, and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as a myriad of federal agencies.
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Crisis Assistance Program (Department of Social Services) - Families dealing with job loss or other impacts from COVID-19 have access to two types of TANF cash assistance that may help - Diversionary Assistance and TANF-Emergency Assistance. This document includes information on how to apply.
- COVID-19 Resources for Spanish Speakers (Tennessee Department of Health) - This new webpage includes videos, fact sheets, infographics, and other resources about COVID-19 testing, and how to protect yourself, your family, your coworkers and your community from COVID-19.
- Virginia Dental Safety Net Clinics: Emergency Care and COVID-19 Testing Spreadsheet (Updated continuously) - This is an updated list of operating status for dental safety nets in Virginia, it includes information on if emergency services are available, and if the clinic is a COVID-19 testing site.
- Patient Guidance Form English (Updated April 1) and Spanish (Updated March 23) - Learn what a dental emergency is and where to seek care.
- FAQ for Medicaid Recipients (CoverVA) - Virginia's Medicaid program is keeping enrollees healthy with new procedures during COVID-19.
- Southeast Virginia and Eastern Shore Foodbank (Foodbank) - Find food distribution sites and how to help community members.
- COVID-19: Addressing Discrimination and Racism, Local Health Department Guidance (Public Health Institute) - This working document includes resources for health departments and public health providers on how to ensure communications and policies do not reinforce negative racial stereotypes about Asian and Pacific Islander Americans communities.
- Community Resources English and Spanish (Virginia Interfaith Center) - This one page overview of services available in Virginia is in English and in Spanish
- Housing Resources from Virginia Poverty Law Center (Virginia Poverty Law Center) - The Virginia Poverty Law Center has curated a series of resources related to housing to help individuals understand their rights during this pandemic.
- Coronavirus Patient Resources: Print, Infographics, and Translated Materials (VDH) - This VDH web page lists links to translated patient resources, and resources for the deaf or hard of hearing, from the VDH and CDC.
Nonprofits
- What the stimulus package means for nonprofits (The Chronicle of Philanthropy) - Nonprofits with 500 or fewer employees will be eligible for loans of up to $10 million, with expedited loans of up to $1 million available for payroll, including paid leave, as well as health-insurance premiums, facilities costs, and debt service. Nonprofits that keep their employees on the payroll from February 15 to June 30 could have their loans forgiven.
- Loans Available for Nonprofits in CARES Act (National Council of Nonprofits) - The Phase 3 stimulus bill included resources to help nonprofits, including business loans. This provides an overview of the loans available including information on applying.
- Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund (The Community Foundation of Richmond) - The Community Foundation, in partnership with the Emergency Management Alliance of Central Virginia, has created the Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund. There is no formal application process for the fund.
- Grantee information from Richmond Memorial Health Foundation (Richmond Memorial Health Foundation) - Richmond Memorial Health Foundation has extended the deadline for grants and has encouraged current grantees to reach out about repurposing grant funding in light of COVID-19.
- Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills for Not-for-Profits (Cherry Bekaert) - This brief outlines provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and how they might affect nonprofits.
Weekly Summaries
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (August 29)
- Catalyst August Newsletter
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (August 22)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (August 15)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (August 8)
- Catalyst July Newsletter
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (August 1)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (July 25)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (July 18)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (July 11)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (July 5)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (June 20)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Summary (June 19)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (June 13)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Summary (June 12)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (June 6)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Summary (June 5)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (May 30)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Summary (May 29)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (May 23)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (May 22)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (May 16)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (May 15)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (May 9)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (May 8)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (April 30)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (April 26)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (April 24)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (April 19)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (April 17)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (April 11)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (April 10)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (April 5)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (April 3)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (March 27)
- Catalyst COVID-19 Weekly Update (March 27)
- Tooth Talk Weekly Summary (March 21)
- Catalyst March Update (March 20)
Searchable Table
| Resource | Source | Date | Description | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recording - Dentistry During COVID-19 Live Q&A | Virginia Health Catalyst | 04/14 | On April 14, McAllister Castelez, DMD, Horizon Health Center, Scott Wolpin, DMD, Dental Director, Eastern Shore Rural Health System, and Zachary Hairston, DDS, Dental Consultant, DMAS took part in a webinar to discuss topics like teledentistry and the recent Smiles for Children guidance. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Medicaid, Guidance, Safety-Net, Policy |
| Teledentistry Practice Visit | Virginia Health Catalyst | 04/14 | In this video, Dr. Tiffany Nightengale performs a practice teledentistry visit. | Teledentistry, Clinical |
| Teledentistry Implementation Guide | Virginia Health Catalyst | 04/10 | The implementation guide includes an overview of teledentistry, updates on laws and regulations, including billing codes, and resources for implementation like workflows and platform guidance, it is specifically tailored to providing care during COVID-19. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Medicaid, Guidance, Safety-Net, Policy |
| Teledentistry Platform Options | Virginia Health Catalyst | Ongoing | This list of teledentistry platforms for clinics to choose from to implement teledentistry in their clinic is updated daily. It includes information on each platform including each platform's capabilities. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Safety-Net |
| Workflow for Teledentistry | Virginia Health Catalyst | 04/03 | This workflow will be updated as more information around teledentistry in Virginia becomes available. It is a high-level guide for clinicians to leverage teledentistry during COVID-19. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Safety-Net |
| Teledentistry Provider Guide | Dr. Paul Glassman | 04/05 | The teledentistry guide from Dr. Glassman provides an overview of how to implement teledentistry during COVID-19. It includes workflows as well as guidance on what to consider when implementing a new system. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Safety-Net |
| ADA COVID-19 Coding and Billing Interim Guidance for Teledentistry | American Dental Association | Ongoing | The ADA has issued guidance on coding and billing for teledentistry during COVID-19. This document is being updated continuously as more information becomes available. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Guidance, Safety-Net |
| Telehealth resources for COVID-19 | Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center | Ongoing | This page is being updated often with new resources on implementing telehealth services. It includes resources for medical and dental providers. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Guidance, Safety-Net, Policy |
| Patient assessment via synchronous teledentistry | Teledent | 04/03 | This document provides tips and recommendations on how to have a successful teledentistry visit. It includes information for patients on how to use teledentistry, such as angles for photos, as well as information for providers on questions to ask. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Patient Resource, Safety-Net |
| Virginia Dental Safety Net Clinics: Emergency Care and COVID-19 Testing Spreadsheet | Virginia Health Catalyst | Ongoing | This is an updated list of operating status for dental safety nets in Virginia, it includes information on if emergency services are available, and if the clinic is a COVID-19 testing site. | Patient Resource, Safety-Net |
| Workflow for Dental Emergencies | Virginia Health Catalyst | 03/30 | This workflow was created to determine if a patient is having a dental emergency, and the steps to take when providing care. | Clinical, Safety-Net |
| Patient Guidance Form English and Spanish | Virginia Health Catalyst | 04/01 | This is a one-page overview of what a dental emergency is, and where to seek care. | Clinical, Patient Resource, Safety-Net |
| Safety-Net FAQ | Virginia Health Catalyst | 03/21 | This FAQ answers questions including what to do in dental clinics in Virginia, and how to keep patients and employees safe. | Clinical, Safety-Net |
| Pediatric Practice Management Tips During COVID-19 Pandemic | American Academy of Pediatrics | Ongoing | The AAP has shared tips for pediatric practices during COVID-19, including information on small business loans, telehealth, staffing concerns, and workflow. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Guidance |
| Coronavirus Resources for Dentists | American Dental Association | Ongoing | This is specific to dental providers and offers resources like checklists for providers to determine what constitutes an emergency procedure, how to stay protected during treatment, and sample communications for patients. | Clinical, Guidance, Safety-Net |
| COVID-19 Updates for Dental Hygienists | American Dental Hygienist Association | Ongoing | The ADHA COVID-19 resource center includes advocacy information, clinical resources, and an FAQ section. | Clinical, Guidance, Safety-Net |
| American Institute of Dental Public Health COVID-19 Resources | AIDPH | Ongoing | This compendium of resources for dental public health professionals includes information on state policy actions, financial planning, rural health communications, and more. | Clinical, Guidance, Safety-Net, Policy |
| Coronavirus Resources for Health Professionals | CDC | Ongoing | This is the hub of resources from the CDC, it is updated regularly to reflect the changing situation. | Clinical, Guidance, Patient Resource, Safety-Net, Policy, Nonprofit |
| Medical Society of Virginia COVID-19 Resources | MSV | Ongoing | This website includes resources for clinicians on topics like infection control and PPE protocols, coverage and telehealth information, business news, and staff/patient education. | Clinical, Guidance |
| Coronavirus Resource Center | National Network for Oral Health Access | Ongoing | The NNOHA resource center compiles resources for health care professionals, it also includes guidelines and recommendations for each state. | Clinical, Guidance, Policy |
| VDA COVID-19 Hub | VDA | Ongoing | The Virginia Dental Association's COVID-19 hub includes resources on topics like practice management during COVID-19, PPE donations, and legislative updates. | Clinical, Guidance, Safety-Net, Policy |
| COVID-19 Health Professionals Resources | Virginia Department of Health | Ongoing | The VDH page includes guidelines for health care professionals in Virginia, and recordings of webinars related to COVID-19. | Clinical, Guidance, Safety-Net |
| COVID-19 Coding and Billing Interim Guidance | ADA | Ongoing | The ADA has issued guidance on coding and billing for teledentistry during COVID-19. This document is being updated continuously as more information becomes available. | Teledentistry, Clinical, Guidance |
| Guidelines for using antibiotics on urgent management of dental pain and swelling | ADA | 04/02 | The ADA summarized clinical recommendations for use of antibiotics in urgent situations. The document includes a workflow to determine the right course of action for a patient. | Clinical, Guidance |
| Interim Guidance for Management of Emergency and Urgent Dental Care | ADA | 04/01 | The ADA summarized clinical recommendations for the use of antibiotics in urgent situations. The document includes a workflow to determine the right course of action for a patient. | Clinical, Guidance |
| Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings | CDC | Ongoing | Dental settings have unique characteristics that warrant additional infection control considerations. The CDC has outlined the latest recommendations to keep providers and patients safe during the COVID-19 response. | Clinical, Guidance |
| Interim US Guidance for Risk Management and Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Healthcare Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease | CDC | Ongoing | The CDC is updating this webpage with guidance for public health professionals regarding COVID-19. It includes definitions of risk categories as well as recommendations for exposure management. | Clinical, Guidance |
| Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 | OSHA | 04/02 | This guide from OSHA includes recommendations and descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards and includes information on exposure risk management for employees. | Guidance |
| USPHS Policy: PPM 2005-014: Vaccine Administration in Emergencies | HHS | A recent change from the Department of Health and Human Services authorizes dental officers to assist DHHS in vaccine administration. This memo from HHS announces the change and how it will be implemented. | Clinical, Guidance | |
| Stimulus Package Phase 2 Overview | NCSL | 03/20 | This is an overview of the second phase of the federal stimulus with a focus on public health initiatives. | Medicaid, Policy |
| Stimulus Package Phase 3 Overview | NCSL | 04/02 | This is an overview of the phase 3 stimulus bill. It focuses on the bill as it relates to state government. | Policy |
| COVID-19 FAQ | HRSA | Ongoing | This frequently updated FAQ shares information on applying for funding through the CARES Act. | Safety-Net, Policy, Nonprofit |
| Virginia-specific Medicaid Policy Changes | Governor of Virginia | 03/19 | This is a summary of the changes issued from Governor Northam related to the Medicaid program during COVID-19. | Medicaid, Guidance, Safety-Net, Policy |
| Order of Public Emergency Two - Executive Order Limiting Dental Care | Governor of Virginia | 03/25 | This is the Executive Order from Governor Northam detailing emergency dental care services during COVID-19. | Clinical, Guidance, Policy |
| CARES Act in the States: Targeting New Health Funding in a Time of Crisis | NASHP | 03/21 | This is an analysis of state considerations for spending the CARES Act funding. It includes information related to how the funding can be used for public health, including Medicaid. | Medicaid, Safety-Net, Policy |
| Medicaid COVID-19 Resources | DMAS | Ongoing | DMAS has created new COVID-19 resource pages available in both English and Spanish. These pages share relevant Medicaid information for enrollees, including information on how to access care, FAQs, and resources for advocates. | Medicaid, Patient Resource, Safety-Net, Policy |
| Southeast Virginia and Eastern Shore Foodbank | Foodbank | Ongoing | Find food distribution sites and how to help community members. | Patient Resource |
| COVID-19: Addressing Discrimination and Racism, Local Health Department Guidance | Public Health Institute | Ongoing | This working document includes resources for health departments and public health providers on how to ensure communications and policies do not reinforce negative racial stereotypes about Asian and Pacific Islander Americans communities. | Patient Resource |
| Community Resources English and Spanish | Virginia Interfaith Center | Ongoing | This one-page overview of services available in Virginia is in English and in Spanish | Patient Resource |
| Housing Resources from Virginia Poverty Law Center | VPLC | Ongoing | The Virginia Poverty Law Center has curated a series of resources related to housing to help individuals understand their rights during this pandemic. | Patient Resource |
| What the stimulus package means for nonprofits | The Chronicle of Philanthropy | 03/26 | Nonprofits with 500 or fewer employees will be eligible for loans of up to $10 million, with expedited loans of up to $1 million available for payroll, including paid leave, as well as health-insurance premiums, facilities costs, and debt service. Nonprofits that keep their employees on the payroll from February 15 to June 30 could have their loans forgiven. | Policy, Nonprofits |
| Loans Available for Nonprofits in CARES Act | National Council of Nonprofits | 04/05 | The Phase 3 stimulus bill included resources to help nonprofits, including business loans. This provides an overview of the loans available including information on applying. | Policy, Nonprofit |
| Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund | Community Foundation of Richmond | Ongoing | The Community Foundation, in partnership with the Emergency Management Alliance of Central Virginia, has created the Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund. There is no formal application process for the fund. | Safety-Net, Nonprofit |
| Grantee information from Richmond Memorial Health Foundation | Richmond Memorial Health Foundation | Ongoing | Richmond Memorial Health Foundation has extended the deadline for grants and has encouraged current grantees to reach out about repurposing grant funding in light of COVID-19. | Nonprofit |
| Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills for Not-for-Profits | Cherry Bekaert | 04/06 | This brief outlines provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and how they might affect nonprofits. | Policy, Nonprofit |
| Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit | ADA | Ongoing | The ADA has released a free toolkit for clinicians preparing to see patients after COVID-19. The toolkit includes guidance and recommendations to keep patients and staff safe. | Clinical, Guidance |
| VDA Interim Guidelines for Re-entry | VDA | 04/28 | The VDA has released its guidelines for re-entry following COVID-19. The guidelines include recommendations like staggering appointments, and continuing to use teledentistry | Clinical, Guidance |
| Recording - Returning to Dental Practice Live Q&A | Virginia Health Catalyst | 05/04 | During a Live Q&A presenters shared their perspectives on reopening dental practices during COVID-19. | Clinical, Safety-Net |
| Slides - Returning to Dental Practice Live Q&A | Virginia Health Catalyst | 05/04 | These are the slides from the Live Q&A where presenters shared their perspectives on reopening dental practices during COVID-19. | Clinical, Safety-Net |
| Coronavirus Patient Resources: Print, Infographics, and Translated Materials | VDH | Ongoing | This VDH web page lists links to translated patient resources, and resources for the deaf or hard of hearing, from the VDH and CDC. | Clinical, Patient |
| ADHA Interim Guidance on Returning to Work | ADHA | Ongoing | ADHA has developed this document to provide interim guidance to dental hygienists on returning to work. | Clinical, Safety-Net, Guidance |
| OSHA Guidance for Dentistry Workers and Employers | OSHA | Ongoing | This document includes updated guidance for dentistry workers who are at greater risk of occupational exposure of COVID-19. | Clinical, Guidance |
| Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Crisis Assistance Program | Virginia Department of Social Services | Ongoing | Families dealing with job loss or other impacts from COVID-19 have access to two types of TANF cash assistance that may help - Diversionary Assistance and TANF-Emergency Assistance. This document includes information on how to apply. | Patient Resource |
| Virginia COVID-19 Resources | Virginia Department of Social Services | Ongoing | This is a comprehensive list of resources, news, and updates on COVID-19. It includes information from other agencies throughout the Commonwealth, including the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Employment Commission, and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as a myriad of federal agencies. | Patient Resources |
| COVID screening FAQ for dentists | Virginia Board of Dentistry | 05/12 | On May 8 the Virginia Board of Dentistry voted that screening dental patients for COVID-19 was within the scope of practice of dentistry. Dental practices must be able to identify COVID-19 infected dental patients for the safety of all patients and staff. This is an FAQ on how to screen patients effectively. | Clinical, Safety-Net |
| COVID-19 Patient Fact Sheets | COVID-19 Health Literacy Project | Ongoing | This website includes COVID-19 resources for patients in more than 30 languages. | Patient Resources |
| Re-opening Dental Practices during COVID-19: Legal Analysis | Feldesman, Tucker, Liefer, Fidell | 05/14 | This memo, authored in partnership with NACHC, provides considerations for health centers in determining the re-opening of dental services. It answers questions clinics may have on the guidelines available from federal and national organizations. | Clinical |
| Successful Communication with People with Disabilities, COVID Testing Sites | VDH | 06/10 | This document lists tips and guidelines for communicating with people with disabilities at COVID testing sites. | Patient Resource |
| Healthy at Home Tip Sheet - English & Spanish | Virginia Health Catalyst | 06/25 | The Healthy at Home Tip Sheet is available in English and Spanish and provides resources and guidance on maintaining good oral health during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Clinical, Patient |
| Aerosol Management Blog Series | Virginia Health Catalyst | 07/21 | In this three-part blog series learn about the aerosol management changes occurring in dental offices. | Clinical, Safety-Net |
| Aerosol Generating Procedures and Management Strategies | Cochrane Oral Health | 08/20 | This is a rapid review of aerosol-generating procedures and their mitigation, based on information from dozens of countries including the U.S. | Clinical |
| Dental Care in the Era of COVID-19 | DentaQuest & OSAP | 07/20 | This guide explains what patients may expect before, during and after their dental appointment as dental clinics have reopened during the pandemic. | Patient Resource |
| Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 and Health Equity | CDC | 07/20 | The CDC's released equity strategy includes its guiding principles by reducing health disparities by using data-driven approaches, fostering engagement with communities, leading culturally responsive outreach, and reducing stigma associated with race and ethnicity. | Clinical |
| COVID-19 Resources for Spanish Speakers | Tennessee Department of Health | Ongoing | This new webpage includes videos, fact sheets, infographics, and other resources about COVID-19 testing, and how to protect yourself, your family, your coworkers and your community from COVID-19. | Patient Resource |
| Leveraging Teledenistry to Close the Oral Health Care Gap | DentaQuest | Ongoing | This resource page includes past recordings, documents, and information on incorporating teledentistry during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. | Clinical, Teledentistry |
| Teledentistry Resource Guide | Maryland Dental Action Coalition | 07/20 | Along with resources for Maryland providers, the resource guide from MDAC includes national information and resources for dental providers. | Clinical, Teledentistry |