More information and guidance on how to prevent the spread of the disease can be found at the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) website. Further information regarding the COVID-19 case was released by TDH.
THA is closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and is regularly communicating with key officials to ensure we can be responsive to member needs and concerns. THA President and CEO Dr. Wendy Long is working with state officials as part of Governor Lee’s Coronavirus Task Force which is working to coordinate efforts to prevent, identify, and treat potential cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDS) and the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) continue to be the best resources for current COVID-19 information.
You can sign up for regular TDH updates on what Tennessee is doing to prepare by emailing covid19.info@tn.gov.
Current information that may be helpful in guiding hospitals’ response to COVID-19 is available at the sites listed below.
Latest updates on the COVID-19 situation.
COVID-19 Weekly Surveillance Summary
Guidance Documents for U.S. Healthcare Facilities about Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Preparedness and Guidance documents by Facility Type
Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Diagnostic Tests and Antibody Blood Tests
Clinical Care Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Considerations for Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Setting
Information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers
Alternative Care Sites and Isolation Sites
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
Training for Healthcare Professionals
Communication Resources - Updated communication resources to be used for patient, family and public health education on COVID-19. Available in several languages.
Downloadable Videos - to be used for patient, family and public health education on COVID-19. Available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language.
Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages
FAQs (Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Personnel Responding to COVID-19)
FAQs (Healthcare Professionals)
FAQs (Healthcare Providers: COVID-19 and Pregnant Women)
Global Cases of COVID-19 (Johns Hopkins map)
Latest Tennessee specific COVID-19 information
COVID-19 Medical Professionals and Non-Medical Responders Registration
What to Expect After Being Diagnosed: English / Spanish
What to Expect If You Were Possibly Exposed: English / Spanish
Face It: Masks Fight COVID campaign: PSA | Toolkit
TDH has testing availability in place through the state lab. Please contact TDH at 615-741-7247 to request lab testing for suspected cases.
CMS Memo on COVID-19 Alternative Screening Sites and EMTALA Regulations
CMS Announces Relief for Entities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs
Long-Term Care Facility Guidance
HHS Protect Public site for Hospital Reporting Data
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
United States Department of Labor – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
In an effort to ensure our members have the most current information possible, THA has assigned primary internal contacts on various topics related to COVID-19.
Executive Orders and State Legislation: Joe Burchfield
Clinical, PPE Guidance, Elective Surgeries and Visitation Policies: Chris Clarke
Supplies: Mike Dietrich and Adrienne Nordman
Staffing and Child Care for Healthcare Workers: Kelly Insana
Telehealth and Rural Health Issues: Bill Jolley
Federal Waivers, Regulations and TennCare: Amanda Newell
Billing and Compliance: Gwyn Walters
Media: Kelly Insana and Kristin Day