COVID-19 Resources

“Texas Strong” Mask Campaign Calls on Texans to Come Together to Fight COVID-19

 

As cases spike again throughout the state, the Texas Medical Association and four other members of the Texas Health Care Industry Strike Force on COVID-19 are reinforcing the call to wear masks through a new public service announcement campaign entitled "Texas Strong."

Texans Come Together
to Fight COVID-19  

Which is Riskier: Building a Snowman or Celebrating New Year’s Eve at a Bar?

 

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic – and the social distancing recommended to stop its spread – this holiday season will be anything but normal. TMA has created a chart that ranks various holiday traditions and activities based on how risky they are.

Check Out TMA's COVID-19 Holiday Risk Chart  

Need PPE? TMA Has a Vendor List For That

 

Need PPE but have trouble meeting vendor minimums? Have you had difficulty accessing the state supply? Look no further. Now you can use TMA's new Texas-based PPE vendor guide, with information to help locate what you need from vendors that can supply small- to medium-sized practices with little or no minimum order quantities.

Search the Texas-based
PPE Vendor Guide  

Sign Up with DSHS Now to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

 

Nobody’s certain when the first COVID-19 vaccines will be available, but you can take important steps now to make sure you’re ready to vaccinate patients quickly once the shots arrive, state health leaders said this week.

TMA and DSHS Urge Physicians and Medical Facilities to Enroll  

School Reopening Resources

 

• TMA/TPS Letter Urging Schools to Retain a Virtual Learning Option During COVID19 Pandemic
• COVID Pediatric Respiratory Guidance
• COVID-19 Pediatric Symptom Severity Chart and Parental Guide - English Version
• COVID-19 Pediatric Symptom Severity Chart and Parental Guide - Spanish Version
• Notice to Physicians: Understanding COVID-19 Test Results - In English and Spanish
• Notice to Physicians COVID 19 Return to School Letter for Students - Form
• Customizable COVID-19 Mask Exemption Form
• Customizable COVID-19 TMA/TPS Parent Letter
• TMA/TPS Letter to Physicians
• Graphic: Does Your School’s Infection Control Plan Stand Up to COVID-19?
• Guide for Physicians: Achieving Successful Returns to School
• Decision Tree for School Nurses Evaluating Symptomatic Students

Plasma Donation Resources All in One Place

 

As you probably are aware, convalescent plasma is one of the most promising options being studied for COVID-19. That’s why physicians should encourage recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma. If you need more tips and resources to deliver that message to patients, the Texas Medical Association has created a webpage on donating plasma. The webpage includes links to donation sites and social media assets you can share to your own social media pages.

Go to Convalescent Plasma Resource Center  

Upcoming Events

Flu Vaccination Through Late Fall and Winter: It’s Not Too Late!
Public Health Foundation
Date: Monday, Dec. 7, 2020
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT

New School Tools for a Healthy New Year
CDC COVID-19 Partner Update
Date: Monday, Dec. 7, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM —3:00 PM CT

The Impact of Telehealth on Health Equity from the Perspective of Large Healthcare Systems during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM (CT)

COVID-19: Telemedicine and Rural Health
The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST)
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020
Time: 11:00 PM – 12 PM CT

Disinfection/Sterilization: A Primer With a Focus on Use in Healthcare Facilities
American College of Medical Toxicology
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM CT

COVID-19 Vaccines: The Realities of the Next Steps
National Academy of Medicine and the American Public Health Association
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CT)

Rapid COVID Tests: A Cure for Lockdowns, A Compliment to Vaccines
The Heritage Foundation
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (CT)

Finding Effective Technology-Based Tools for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles During COVID-19
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
Date: December 10, 2020
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CT)

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Era of COVID-19: With a Special Focus on the Impact of the Pandemic on Communities of Color: Part 3
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Date: Monday, Dec. 14, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT

Interim Guidance for Discontinuation of In-Home Isolation for Patients with COVID-19 (CDC, March 16, 2020)

Interim Guidance for Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Homes and Residential Communities (CDC, Feb. 14, 2020)

Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) (CDC, Feb. 12, 2020)

About the TMA COVID-19 Task Force

TMA Disclaimer

The guidelines suggested here are not rules, do not constitute legal advice, and do not ensure a successful clinical outcome. The ultimate decision regarding the appropriateness of any treatment must be made by each physician and health care provider considering the circumstances of the individual situation and in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the care is rendered.