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Joint Statement – Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery after COVID-19 Pandemic

Joint Statement
Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery

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Text LACOVID to 898-211
Visit LA211HELP.org

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COVID Activated Emergency Scaling of Anesthesiology Responsibilities (CAESAR) ICU
ASA's Dedicated Website on COVID-19
Hotline to Help You Use Anesthesia Machines as ICU Ventilators

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 1-800-224-1001

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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LOUISIANA RESOURCES

The Louisiana DHH Issues Revised Order for Medical and Surgical Procedures (4/20)
Emergency Rule: Patient Protections and Related Health Care Services Regarding Prescription Refills
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

April 5, 2020
COVID-19 Weekly Update
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April 1, 2020
Governor’s Proclamation and COVID-19 Help Net
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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

Purchase and Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment by Anesthesiologists and other Anesthesia Professionals
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

(April 2, 2020) ASA Town Hall Webinar Recording
(March 26, 2020) ASA Town Hall Webinar Recording
APSF/ASA Guidance on Purposing Anesthesia Machines as ICU Ventilators
(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)