Prehospital Providers (EMS & Pediatricians)

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Guidance to Ensure Continued Care for Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The significant decrease in in-person child health visits during the COVID-19 pandemic not only puts children’s health at risk but also places practices in jeopardy as they balance business financing and care delivery.

The American Academy of Pediatric suggests in-person well-child care be consistent with Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents(4th Edition) and the corresponding Bright Futures/AAP Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (Periodicity Schedule). They also offer guidance on Providing Pediatric Ambulatory Services via Telehealth During COVID-19.

Click here Learn More: https://www.aappublications.org/news/2020/04/14/ambulatory041420

Helpful Links

Downloadable Resources for EMS

ASPR EMS Infectious Disease Playbook

EMS Provider's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

EMS Focus: What EMS and 911 Need to Know About Coronavirus

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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada 2019 nCoV “Coronavirus” International Teleconference (2/3/20)

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada 2019 nCoV “Coronavirus” International Teleconference (2/28/20)

Conta Costa Memo (Jan, 24, 2020)