Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)
The Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of two new diagnostic tests for COVID-19, including the first reported test to measure SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in blood collected from individuals with suspected COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its infection prevention and control guidance for health care facilities, and posted a form for reporting patients under investigation for COVID-19 infection
The Department of Labor issued a temporary rule to enable new paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave requirements established under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
The AHA urged the Small Business Administration to ensure that small- and mid-size hospitals are allowed to apply for and receive loans under the SBA Paycheck Protection Program that was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
The AHA urged leaders from the nation's five largest private health insurance companies to "meet the historic challenge" caused by COVID-19 to "ensure that the health care system is there for anyone who needs care."
The AHA has asked the Department of Health and Human Services to consider taking a series of actions to temporarily suspend certain requirements in order for health care providers to better respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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AHA asked SBA to waive regulations that would prevent hospitals and health systems with a prior loss to the government (including bankruptcy) from being eligible for these loans.
For health care workers with children, returning home from a shift means taking extra precautions before sharing hugs and kisses.
We hope you find the strategies and resources on this page useful to manage your own mental wellbeing, and the mental wellbeing of your health care providers during the pandemic or any other crisis.