COVID-19 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Alberta Health Services Public Health has asked the ACFP to support regular updates to family physicians in Alberta regarding the potential outbreak of novel coronavirus. AHS, ACFP, and CPSA, will continue to share the latest information through our communication channels as it becomes available. All channels will direct you to the same “source of truth” on the AHS website.
AHS COVID-19 Daily Update for Medical Staff: The update outlines key information and developments on the response. It will be shared here daily. Note: Some resources in the update are specific to AHS.
Information on 211: 211 is a helpline, referral centre and online database of Alberta’s community and social services, including employment, shelter and housing, financial supports and food/basic needs.
COVID-19 Updates Emergency Hospital & Obstetrics PPE
Business Continuity Virtual Care Primary Care Physician Well-Being
Upcoming CME
Tuesday, June 2 | 7:00 pm MDT Crisis & Opportunity for Physicians – Part 1, CFPC
Thursday, June 4 | 7:00 pm MDT Crisis & Opportunity for Physicians – Part 2, CFPC
Thursday, June 4 | 10:00 am MDT
The COIVD-19 Pivot: Practice recovery after the pandemic, CFPC
Check the CFPC web page for other upcoming live-stream COVID-19 webinars.
BULLETINS
PPE Ordering Process for Community Physicians – April 24, 2020 | AHS
Laboratory Bulletins | AHS
APL & DynaLIFE – Public Health Lab Bulletin – March 25, 2020
Download PDF – AHS Memorandum for ACFP Members Monday, March 2, 2020
Tools for Practice – “Rapid Reviews”
#256 Hydrochloroquine With or Without Azithromycin for COVID-19
#257 A Rushed Introduction to an Uninvited Guest
#258 Stealth Style Transmission? Covert data on COVID-19
#259Unmasking the evidence around masks for healthcare workers
#260 Are there tools to help assess dyspnea virtually?
#261 Antivirals for COVID-19
#263 Finding COVID – How Good is the Test to Detect it?
#264 From theory to reality: ACEi, ARB, and COVID-19
PAST CME OFFERINGS
Missed a COVID-19 related webinar? Or are you looking for upskilling opportunities? To rewatch an online offering or to download handouts, visit:
University of Calgary
COVID-19 CME Resources
Other Offerings
Business Viability in Times of Crisis | AMA
Supporting the Well-Being of Healthcare Workers on the Front Line of the COVID-19 Crisis | Canadian College of Health Leaders
Mental Health & COVID-19 Sessions | AHS & Calgary Zone PCNs
Upcoming CME
Stay up to date and watch available online CME from the following:
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19: Reopening Practice (Advice to the Profession) – CPSA
Emerging Respiratory Viruses, Including COVID-19: Methods for detection, Prevention, response and control | World Health Organization
Rolling Updates on Coronavirus Disease WHO | World Health Organization
Clinical Management of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection When COVID-19 is Suspected | World Health Organization
COVID 19 Provincial Pandemic Flowsheet April 2020 | AHS
Serology and Molecular Testing Requisition Form | AHS
Interim IPC Recommendations | AHS
LTC/ SL COVID-19 Infection Medical Management Pathway | AHS
Daily Fitness for Work Screening – Healthcare Worker Questionnaire | AHS
COVID-19 Self-Assessment for Healthcare and Shelter Workers/ Enforcement Personnel / First Responders | AHS
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Summary of assumptions | Government of Canada
People Who are at High Risk for Severe Illness From COVID-19 | Government of Canada
Public health management of cases and contacts associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Government of Canada
Symptom management and end-of-life care of COVID-19 residents in long-term care homes | Canadian Family Physician
COVID -19: A practical tool for preparedness and planning in an Indigenous primary care setting in Canada | Canadian Family Physician
The COVID-19 Pivot: Optimizing care of the elderly and long-term care residents during the pandemic | CFPC
How to do a Nasopharyngeal Swab | New England Journal of Medicine
Business Continuity
AMA Resource Page
Business Viability in Times of Crisis | AMA
COVID-19 Medical Workforce Redeployment | AHS
Temporary Optional Payment Structure for COVID-19 Redeployment | AHS
Remote User Network Access (RUNA) for Physicians | AHS
Critical Codes | AHS & Calgary Zone PCNs
Editable Office Signage (for office door) | OCFP
Practice-Related Updates |CPSA
Defining “Urgent” During COVID-19 | CPSA
Virtual Care
Connect Care Virtual Care Manual | AHS
Connect Care Tip: Using Zoom for care | AHS
Connect Care Guide – Videoconferencing for Collaboration and Care | AHS
Virtual Care (all areas included regulated tools, how to get started, webinars) | AMA
Meeting Patient’s Needs (algorithm of today’s primary & specialty care teams) | AMA
Primary Care
2020 Family Medicine Summit Q&A | ACFP and AHS
Overview of Strategies to Manage Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19 by Dr. Monty Ghosh | ACFP and Collaborative Mentorship Network for Chronic Pain and Addiction (CMN)
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Primary Care | AHS
Adult Critical Care Pathway | AHS
Signage & Posters | AHS
Planning Ahead with Vulnerable Patients During COVID-19: A conversation tool for clinicians | AHS
Enhanced Primary Care Pathway (New Risk Stratification and Importance of Age, Smoking, and Vaping) | AHS & Calgary Zone PCNs
Care of Medical Inpatient with COVID-19 Pathway | AHS & Calgary Zone PCNs & Physician Learning Program (PLP)
ASG Educational Videos: GI & COVID-19 | Alberta Society of Gastroenterology
COVID-19: Tips for family doctors | OCFP
Clinical Management of Patients with Moderate to Severe COVID-19 – Interim Guidance | Government of Canada
Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Long Term Care Homes | Government of Canada
Patient Resources
How to care for a child with COVID-19 at home: Advice for caregivers | Government of Canada
Taking Care of Your Mental Health (COVID-19) | Government of Canada
Gentle Movement and Relaxation for Pain at During COVID-19 | Pain B.C.
Mental Health Toolkit Patient Tools and Resource (pages at back for financial aid) | AHS & Calgary Zone PCNs
Emergency Hospital and Obstetrics
Maternity Care Pathway | AHS
Neonatal Management Pathway | AHS
Pediatric Critical Care Pathway | AHS
Infection Prevention and Control for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Interim guidance for acute healthcare settings | Government of Canada
Calgary Medical Emergency Operations Command (MEOC) – Department of Medicine Forum Preparing Calgary’s acute care health system | University of Calgary CME&PD
Patient Resources
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Caring for Newborns: Advice for mothers (COVID-19) | Government of Canada
Physician Well-Being
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress | WHO
Leadership in a Crisis Handout | Canadian College of Health Leaders
Leading in Turbulent Times – How to Guide Your Teams Through the Coronavirus Pandemic | Canadian College of Health Leaders (Webinar with Dr. Michael Gardam)
You can also read Brenda Lammi’s reflections from the March 19 webinar.
COVID-19 BULLETIN #1 Ensuring Our Own Wellbeing as We Care for Others During the COVID-19 Crisis | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
COVID-19 BULLETIN #2 Leadership agility in chaotic systems | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
COVID-19 BULLETIN #3 COVID-19 cannot take away our freedom to choose | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
COVID-19 BULLETIN #4 Control and influence, let go of the rest | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
COVID-19 BULLETIN #5 Top up your tank | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
COVID-19 BULLETIN #6 Narrative influences change: the COVID-19 experience | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
COVID-19 BULLETIN #7 Self-compassion: cultivating physician resilience during the pandemic | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
COVID-19 BULLETIN #8 Preventing and managing fear | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
