This collection of links and resources for pediatric health care providers was updated March 27, 2020 and we will continue to update it as appropriate.

• Promising Practices from WCAAP: Ideas for managing COVID-19 from pediatric clinics around the state
• PPE conservation in difficult times
• Keeping safe at home – shared practices by and for health care providers
• Telehealth Well Child Visits – Guidance from WCAAP
• Using telemedicine for behavioral health care during COVID-19

General COVID-19 Information Clinical Guidance Pediatric Guidance Testing Practice Resources

Billing Telehealth Personal Protective Equipment Provider Well-being For Parents & Families

 

General COVID-19 Information

Department of Health	Information for the general public
CDC	Information for the general public
WSMA	Information for the general public
Public Health Seattle & King County	Public information, FAQ, fact sheets in multiple languages

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Clinical Guidance

Department of Health	Information for providers – includes testing information, online coronavirus assessment tool, materials for patients, infection prevention and PPE, healthcare preparedness, signage, lit rep.
CDC	Clinical Care, infection control, PPE, home care, webinars.
UW Medicine	Screening & testing algorithms, patient care protocols, policy statements on PPE, patient care, operations & facilities, staff, etc.
WHO	Technical guidance on patient care management.

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Pediatric Guidance

AAP	Clinical guidance Q & A
AAP	Management of infants born to mothers with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
AAP	COVID-19 critical updates – includes clinical guidance, info on PPE, coding info, practice management resources, physician wellness tips, telemedicine resources
AAP Red Book	COVID-19 chapter
AAP Webinar	Clinical Guidance for Pediatric Practices
AAP Webinar	Talking to and Supporting Children During a Pandemic
CDC	Information for pediatric providers
CDC COCA Video Call	Update for Clinicians Caring for Children & Pregnant Women – March 12
Seattle Children’s	Provider FAQ – includes screening guidelines
University of Maryland School of Medicine	Kids & COVID-19 – includes practice resources, literature, important links, and info for families
Center on the Developing Child (Harvard)	Stress, resilience and the role of science

 

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Testing

Department of Health	Provider resources including testing guidelines, materials for patients, infection prevention and PPE, signage, etc.
CDC	Interim guidelines for testing
Providence/Microsoft	Online coronavirus assessment tool
Seattle Children’s	Provider FAQ – includes screening guidelines

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Practice Resources

WSMA	Practice resources
WSMA	COVID-19 discussion forum
AAP	Pediatric practice management tips during COVID-19
Pediatric Management Institute	Pediatric practice management webinars and COVID-19 forum

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Billing

Health Care Authority	Information for providers – telehealth, behavioral health, billing, and policy
Apple Health	FAQ on Apple Health clinical policy & billing
Apple Health	Coverage for telemedicine brief
AAP News	How to use ICD-10-CM, new lab testing codes
Chip’s Blog	COVID-19 billing codes

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Telehealth

AAP	Telehealth and after-hours care
AAP – coding fact sheet	Coding for telemedicine services
Western States Regional Genetics Network	Telehealth resources, including resources specific to COVID-19
WSHA	Telehealth resources
Health Care Authority	Telehealth information for providers (Request a free Zoom license)
HHS	HIPAA compliance with telehealth
Medicaid	Telehealth benefits
Telehealth toolkit	Curated by an ARNP in Spokane

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Personal Protective Equipment

CDC	Strategies to optimize PPE & equipment
CDC	Checklist for healthcare facilities for supply of N95
DOH	Infection prevention in outpatient settings

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Provider Well-being

WHO	Guide for health care providers in times of crisis
Headington Institute	Staying resilient during a pandemic – resources for humanitarian workers
CDC	Managing secondary traumatic stress in health care workers
CDC	Emergency responders: Tips for taking care of yourself
WHO	Mental health considerations
WHO	Psychological first aid
WHO	Guidelines for managing stress for health care organizations
Headspace	Mindfulness and meditation app – free with NPI number
Insight	Mindfulness and meditation app – free for everyone
Psychology Today	Find a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress	Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Personnel during Coronavirus
Ten Percent Happier	Free app and online resources for health care workers
Fitness Blender	Free workout videos
Obe Fitness	Free trial workout videos
Do Yoga With Me	Free yoga videos

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For Parents & Families

Healthy Children	COVID-19 Information
Healthy Children	Social distancing
AAP	Ways to keep children occupied
AAP	Dr. Goza videos
AAP	Talking points
Mary Bridge Children’s	Helping children cope
Seattle Children’s	Information for families
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry	Talking to children about COVID-19
CDC	Managing stress and anxiety
National Child Traumatic Stress Network	Parent/caregiver guide to helping families cope with COVID-19 (Also available in Spanish)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network	Activities for kids and families
Department of Health	Resources for families, including age-based symptoms of anxiety and how to help
Medium	Damon Korb, MD: Parenting in a pandemic
HealthPoint	Collection of community resources in Western WA for families, including health resources, links to school districts, child care, educational resources, employment and financial assistance, mental health
Child Care Aware	Search for alternative child care, or call 1-800-446-1114
DCYF	Finding care for your child during COVID-19
City of Seattle Low Cost Internet	Low cost home internet for Seattle residents
OneAmerica	Resources for immigrants, including food vouchers, emergency assistance programs, public school meal distributions, free access to internet, unemployment resources, healthcare access, a relief fund for those who are undocumented, and more.
Seattle Times	Links to resources for food, child care, mental health support, and more.
Center for Child & Family Well-Being	Links to resources to improve well-being for families and children, including breathing, relaxation and mindfulness exercises.
COVID-19 Health Literacy Project	Information and factsheets about COVID-19 and age-appropriate infographics for children of different ages, in 35 languages.
COVID Resources for CSHCN and CMC	Workbook collection of national resources for children with special health care needs and children with medical complexities.

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