COVID-19

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LOUISIANA RESOURCES

Emergency Rule: Medical Professions; Restricted Temporary Permits; Emergency Temporary Permit
PHYSICIANS: Prohibits the restraint of the practice of medicine in contracts or agreements (pending house referral)
Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Making it Easier for Out of State Medical Professionals to Practice in Louisiana, Updating Funeral Guidance Related to COVID-19
Amendments to Programs and Services Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Statewide Public Health Emergency, effective March 25, 2020
LDH Medical & Surgical Procedures (updated 3/21/2020)
Physician Attestation: medical or surgical procedure that cannot be safely postponed
Department of Insurance | Emergency Rule 36 – Patient Protections and Related Health Care Services Regarding Health Insurance Matters Affecting Insureds in Louisiana Caused by the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Emergency Rule 35—Healthcare Coverage for Louisiana—Families Protection Act (UPDATED 3/24/20)
Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana Governor Office

LSA EMAILS

March 24, 2020
Governor survey, ASA Town Hall Webinar (3/26), and updated resources
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March 21, 2020
ASA Town Hall Webinar Recording
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March 18, 2020
LDH Notice on Medical & Surgical Procedures, ASA Town Hall Meeting on COVID-19, and Updated resource page (www.lsahq.org)
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March 17, 2020
LSA Annual Meeting postponed to October, COVID-19 Resources, LSA Elections postponed
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CHILD/PARENT RESOURCES

Health Crisis Resources Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
Supporting Families During COVID-19

10 yr old Elizabeth understands how to reduce risk of COVID-19, do you?

Kids have a lot of questions. And it’s hard to have all the answers in these uncertain times. Here are some simple #coronavirus explanations from our Child Life team to share with your little ones. 👧👦 #COVID19 #ChildLifeMonth

Credit to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare facebook.

ASA RESOURCES

ASA Urges Administration to Take Steps to Ensure Continued Patient Care, Provider Safety During COVID-19
Ventilator Resource Prediction Model by State
ASA-APSF Joint Statement on Non-Urgent Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Joint Statement – ASA, APSF, AAAA, AANA The Use of Personal Protective Equipment by Anesthesia Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guidance for Anesthesia and Perioperative Care Providers prepared by World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF): Perioperative Considerations for COVID-19
Updated FAQ on COVID-19
Special Series of COVID-19 Articles

ASA TOWN HALL WEBINARS

APSF/ASA Guidance on Purposing Anesthesia Machines as ICU Ventilators
(March 26, 2020) ASA Town Hall Webinar Recording
(March 19, 2020) ASA Town Hall Webinar Recording

NATIONAL RESOURCES

World Health Organization
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Newsroom
U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
Occupational Health Act: Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (PDF)
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