COVID-19 information for Providers
Updates
Links
For information and updates regarding the Coronavirus(COVID-19), please visit The Center for Disease Controland Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services websites:
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
Healthcare Professionals: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/faq.html
Information for Healthcare Professionals
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/index.html
How COVID-19 is spread
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html
Stigma Related to COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/related-stigma.html
DSHS Novel Coronavirus Website
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm
Please contact our Provider Relations Department at 915-532-3778 for any questions regarding this information.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
Healthcare Professionals: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/faq.html
Information for Healthcare Professionals
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/index.html
How COVID-19 is spread
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html
Stigma Related to COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/related-stigma.html
DSHS Novel Coronavirus Website
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm
Please contact our Provider Relations Department at 915-532-3778 for any questions regarding this information.
Additional Information
COVID-19: Practice Management Consideration
COVID-19 Infection Preventionand Control (FAQs)
TAKE THESE STEPS
Avoid Contact
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Stay Clean
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
How to Wash your Hands
1
wet
Wet your hands with water
2
Get Soap
Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces
3
Scrub
Scrub for at least 20 SECONDS sing the “Happy Birthday”song twice
4
RInse
Rinse hans with water for10 SECONDS
5
DRY
Dry thoroughly with a single use towel
Symptoms to look out for
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently been in an area with the ongoing spread of COVID 19.
See a map of where cases of COVID 19 have been confirmed in the link below:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html
See a map of where cases of COVID 19 have been confirmed in the link below:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html
Social Distancing
At-Home Learning Resources
Links
Check out this list of indoor activities to keep the kids entertained and find more resources below:
The Spanish Experiment – You can find familiar children’s stories where kids can read along in Spanish or English.
Nick Helps - Nickelodeon has launched a site filled with (free) tips, ideas, and video content to keep kids busy at home.
Do2Learn and TeacherVision - Learning resources and activities for children with disabilities.
Cosmic Kids Yoga - Yoga adventures for kids and little ones.
YMCA 360 - Virtual group exercise classes
Khan Academy Kids - offers options for remote learning that delivers the education your child needs, when you need it.
Education.com,
Teacherspayteachers.com, and Scholastic Learn At Home - For free educational and learning worksheets that can be printed at home
Virtual Museum Tours – Take virtual tours of Google’s top museums with your family to learn and explore right from your couch.
National Park Tours - Take virtual tours of 32 National Parks from the comfort of your couch.
The Spanish Experiment – You can find familiar children’s stories where kids can read along in Spanish or English.
Nick Helps - Nickelodeon has launched a site filled with (free) tips, ideas, and video content to keep kids busy at home.
Do2Learn and TeacherVision - Learning resources and activities for children with disabilities.
Cosmic Kids Yoga - Yoga adventures for kids and little ones.
YMCA 360 - Virtual group exercise classes
Khan Academy Kids - offers options for remote learning that delivers the education your child needs, when you need it.
Education.com,
Teacherspayteachers.com, and Scholastic Learn At Home - For free educational and learning worksheets that can be printed at home
Virtual Museum Tours – Take virtual tours of Google’s top museums with your family to learn and explore right from your couch.
National Park Tours - Take virtual tours of 32 National Parks from the comfort of your couch.
Switch Zoo – Teaches kids about animals by watching, listening, and playing games.
National Geographic Kids – Kids learn about geography and animals of the world.
Into the Book – Kids can practice reading strategies in English and Spanish
Seussville – Children can hang out with Dr. Seuss and friends, while learning reading and playing games.
ABC Ya and Fun Brain– Children can practice math and reading skills
PBS Kids – Kids can learn while hanging out with their favorite PBS Characters.
Star Fall – Kids can practice their phonics skills with read along stories
Highlights Kids – This site allows kids toread, learn random facts, play gamesand do activities such as crafts andrecipes.
During this time, Charter Communications will offer free accessto Spectrum internet and Wi-fi for 60 days. Find out more information on how you can subscribe for this remote learning access
National Geographic Kids – Kids learn about geography and animals of the world.
Into the Book – Kids can practice reading strategies in English and Spanish
Seussville – Children can hang out with Dr. Seuss and friends, while learning reading and playing games.
ABC Ya and Fun Brain– Children can practice math and reading skills
PBS Kids – Kids can learn while hanging out with their favorite PBS Characters.
Star Fall – Kids can practice their phonics skills with read along stories
Highlights Kids – This site allows kids toread, learn random facts, play gamesand do activities such as crafts andrecipes.
During this time, Charter Communications will offer free accessto Spectrum internet and Wi-fi for 60 days. Find out more information on how you can subscribe for this remote learning access