Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 - 5:15 PM PT
OPCA is closely monitoring the rapidly emerging COVID-19. We know you, our Community Health Centers are on the front-lines of prevention, testing, and treatment.
Below, you will find up-to-date resources to support your health center. You can also sign up here to receive OPCA's Member Update communication.
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Abbott Labs BinaxNow Rapid COVID-19 Tests
The Oregon Office of Rural Health is working in partnership with OPCA and the Oregon Health Authority to distribute Abbott Labs BinaxNow rapid COVID-19 tests to FQHCs in Oregon. These tests are free of charge to your facility. Contact Sarah Andersen at the Oregon Office of Rural Health.
Abbott BinaxNOW Product Expiration Update
OPCA Member Resources
Member Briefing Webinars
The May 12th, COVID-19 Briefing was the last one for the time being, though we will begin hosting them again as the need arises. Please look to this page , as well as the member update for the latest COVID-19 and vaccine information. Sign up here to recieve OPCA's Member Update communication.
- May 12 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides (no recording is available)
- April 21 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
- April 6 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
- March 16 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
- March 2 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
- Feb. 17 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
- Feb. 2 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
- Jan. 20 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
- Jan. 5 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
- Dec. 8 COVID-19 Member Briefing slides and recording
Newsroom
- **NEW** Guidance for the Interim Final Rule - Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination
- **NEW** CMS Guidelines to assess and maintain compliance with the COVID-19 vaccination requirements
- FDA Approves Rollout of Pfizer Third Dose
- Immunizations & Religion - Venderbilt University Medical Center
- Gov. Announces Vaccination Rule for Health Care Workers
- June 30, 2021: Oregon Reopens
- May 18, 2021: Oregon Adjusts Guidelines for Wearing Masks, Physical Distancing
- May 11, 2021: Governor Kate Brown Sets Vaccination Targets for Oregon
- April 24, 2021: OHA Announces Oregon Will Resume Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations
- April 6, 2021: OPCA Awards $105,000 in Mini-Grants Supporting Health Equity and COVID-19 Programs at Oregon CHCs
- March 25, 2021: 30 Oregon Health Centers Receive $84 million in American Rescue Plan Act Awards
- March 5, 2021: Oregon Attorney General Launches Campaign to Stop COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
- Feb. 19, 2021: OPCA Statement: Oregon CHCs to Receive Direct COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in State and Federal Efforts To Ensure Greater Access and Equity for Oregonians
- Jan. 20, 2021: OHA Recommends Continued Administration of Moderna Vaccine Lot 041L20A Doses Based on Federal Advisory and Medical Expert Review
- Jan. 15, 2021: Incoming Biden Administration Proposes Expansion of Community Health Centers to Fight COVID-19
- Jan. 15, 2021: News Release: HHS Secretary Encourages States to Use Community Health Centers in COVID-19 Vaccination Effort; Oregon CHCs Stand Ready to Expand Role
- OPCA Receives $300,000 Cambia Health Foundation Grant To Address COVID-19 Needs
- Read OPCA's blog for stories on how members have been responding to COVID-19 and the importance of health equity during this pandemic
Vaccine Information & Resources
- **NEW** OHA New website to provide guidance for those who test positive
- **NEW** OHA updated immunization protocol for COVID-19 vaccines, including the indication for a third dose for patients who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
- **NEW** OHA updated immunization pharmacy protocol for COVID-19 vaccines, including the indication for a third dose for patients who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
- **NEW** Oregon Administrative Rule, that requires all healthcare providers and healthcare staff in Oregon to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to undergo COVID-19 testing at least weekly
- OHA Vaccine Supplemental Funding Now Available: FAQ and Application
- Pfizer storage is now as follows: Pfizer EUA has been amended to allow undiluted, thawed Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine to be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month
- The amended authorization and fact sheet for healthcare providers can be found here
- A limited number of 450-dose packs of Pfizer vaccine will soon be available to Oregon providers, with first deliveries expected 6/1. Pfizer usually comes in trays of 1,170 doses.
- OHA's sample consent form for minors to receive the Pfizer vaccine without parental or guardians being present
- Available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Hmong, Korean (additional translations are forthcoming)
- Statewide Reopening Guidance – Masks, Face Coverings, Face Shields
- Interim Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens: Resource for Parents
- CDC Pediatric Healthcare Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit
- LISC has created the Vaccine Access Fund to support free Uber rides to and from COVID-19 vaccine sites for people in communities hard hit by the pandemic
- Deadlines Related to Federal COVID Funding & Opportunities
- OHA Minor Rights: Access and Consent to Health Care
- Positive Charge PDX created a Spanish Language vaccine info line
- 211Info now has live texting available in English and Spanish: text ORVAX to 898211
- OHA’s Vaccine Operations Team-Equity (VOT-E) launched a centralized community events mailbox for questions and requests:
- OHA is establishing at least eight Vaccine Redistribution Hubs throughout the state to widen vaccine access and prevent waste. Most Hubs are located at hospitals and will begin operating this month, initially focusing on Pfizer. Contact the Oregon Immunization Program:
- OHA Strategies for Minimizing Vaccine Waste
- Johnson & Johnson/Janssen EAU Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine
- English and Spanish Johnson & Johnson/Janssen EAU Fact Sheets for Recipients and Caregivers
- OHA Virtual Learning Collaborative: COVID Vaccines for Clinics
- OHA FAQ About the COVID-19 Vaccine for 16- and 17-Year-Olds
- Moderna EUA Fact Sheet for Vaccine Providers, including information about number of doses per vial and storage temperatures
- HRSA Vaccine Quick Reference Guide
- VPop Fact Sheet (Apr. 2, 2021)
- OHA Remote Community Vaccination Guidance
- Financial Support for FQHC Vaccination Services
- OPCA Three-Pager on FTCA, PREP and FVPA: Volunteer Liability Protections and COVID-19 Vaccine Administration at FQHCs
- Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration for FQHC, RHC and IHCP Providers
- OHA Memo: FQHC/RHC Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
- Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Under the Alternative Payment & APCM Program
- CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
- Health Center Resource Clearinghouse: COVID-19 resources curated by NACHC
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Resources
- HHS FAQ FQHC Mask Distribution Program
- OHSU CPCRI COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Implementation Toolkit
- OHA Vaccine Research Report (Version 2)
- USP COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit: Information for those involved in handling COVID-19 vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccine 2nd Dose Allocations and Administration Fees
- Health Care Professionals with Authority to Vaccinate in Oregon
- ODHS| OHA Shared Service COVID-19 Testing in K-12 Schools
- OHA's COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon Website
- OHA Information for Providers
Communication Tools
- “Take Your Shot, Oregon” social media toolkit
- Community Health Center Network multilingual COVID-19 vaccination FAQ and fact sheets
- Safe & Strong COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit: A Guide for Community-Based Organizations
- COVID-19 Educational Resources for Agricultural Workers
- All4Oregon Vaccine Confidence Videos: Featuring physicians who assure our communities that the vaccines are safe and effective (both contain English and Spanish captions that can be turned on)
- Safe Strong Vaccine Ads in English and Spanish on OHA's YouTube Channel
- We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign
- HHS Communication Tools: COVID-19 Care for Uninsured Individuals
- Woven with Elders: A vaccination toolkit created for and by Pacific Islanders
- Greater Than COVID Resources for Outreach to the Black Community, including this Digital Toolkit
- NACHC's COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Toolkit: available in the following languages: Haitian Creole, Hmong, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese
- Fotonovela and an accompanying outreach guide in Spanish and English developed by Farmworker Justice and the National Center for Farmworker Health and Health Outreach Partners addressing vaccine hesitancy in farmworker communities
- The first chapter of a Latinx Family Novella issued by Washington County to educate the community about COVID-19 and vaccines
- Johnson & Johnson Pause Talking Points:
- OPCA COVID-19 CHC Services Communications Toolkit in 11 Languages
- NACHC COVID-19 Communications Toolkit for Health Center Staff
- Health Center Communications Materials to Promote Vaccination: Tools provided in English and Spanish
- OHA COVID-19 Communications Resources: Vaccines, specific groups, multiple languages
- COVID-19 Oregon Provider Communications Toolkit
Human Resources
- Emergency Paid Sick Leave & Emergency Family Leave in Response to COVID-19
- Oregon Department of Employment COVID Resources: Developed for businesses, employers, and workers & includes housing, food, utility, and unemployment
State Resources
- Office of Governor Kate Brown
- Gov. Kate Brown's COVID-19 information and resources
- Governor's Joint Task Force: objectives, strategies & tasks necessary for Oregon's health care system to respond to the COVID-19 surge
- Oregon Health Authority
- Oregon Medicaid COVID-19 Provider Guide: Supplemental guide to other Medicaid Program Guides that incorporates all guidance regarding OHP coverage and reimbursement during the COVID-19 emergency
- COVID-19 Guidance for CCOs and Oregon Health Plan Providers: Includes operational and billing information for Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid)
- COVID-19 Updates, Information, and Resources
- Guidance on COVID-19 Testing: Updated as of April 20
- Provisional Guidance: Clinical Care and Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19
Federal Resources
- **NEW** HRSA Weekly COVID-19 Survey Summary Report for Oregon (as of July 16, 2021)
- NACHC Promising Health Center Practices During COVID-19
- The Health Center Resource Clearinghouse: Curated COVID-19 Resources
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act and CARES Act - FAQs
- SAMHSA COVID-19 Website: Guidance and resources for SUD and mental health
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Summary for health centers
- FTCA Coverage: Questions and clarification around FTCA coverage from NACHC, including a template to request a temporary site.
- CDC Clinician-Focused FAQ
- HRSA/BPHC Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
- NACHC Resouces for CHCs on Novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19)
- Free, Web-Based PPE Training: Developed by the University of Southern Maine’s Cutler Institute and funded by OSHA, training focuses on worker safety and addresses the CDC’s recommended procedures for PPE.
Social and Equity Resources
Equity
- NAACP Coronavirus Equity Considerations
- Systemic Racism & Health Care, COVID & Treatment
- Systemic racism has led to striking levels of vaccine reluctance among Black Americans
- CDC COVID Communication Toolkit for Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English Proficient Populations for healthcare and CBO entities
- Resources for people who use drugs, people who engage in sex work, and people vulnerable to structural violence
- Information on COVID-19 for Survivors, Communities, and DV/SA Programs
- OHA anti-stigma campaigns: Spread Facts, Not Fear and Coronavirus and Stigma Poster
- CDC, COVID-19 and Race/Ethnicity
- Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Video: translated into 30 languages
- CAWEM is a benefit package that waives citizen alien status and SSN requirements to cover emergency medical services for OHP members aged 65 , including COVID-19 testing and hospital stays. Flyers developed in multiple languages: English, Spanish, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese
Data
- Mapping COVID vulnerability tool by U.S. census tract, county, and state level
- Messaging and framing to communicate COVID disparities data effectively
- COVID Deaths by Race by APM Research Lab
- OHA REALD Learning Series Recordings (located under “Resources”)
- Latest COVID-19 Infographic
Social Determinants of Health
- The Impact of COVID-19 On SDoH Infographic - PRAPARE
- Kaiser Permanente COVID-19 Social Health Playbook
- CDC Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness, including COVID-19 Vaccination
- Find Social Resources:
Community Partner Resources
- Tri-County Area Regional COVID-19 Data Dashboard
- Portland Fire & Rescue Meds on Wheels Program: A prescription pick-up & delivery service for older adults and individuals with disabilities
- Trauma-Informed Oregon's Community Incident Response page: Implement trauma-informed responses to COVID-19, including Considerations for a Trauma-Informed Response for Work Settings
- Resources for Rural Health Centers
- Resources for Dental Providers
- Mitigation Phase Playbook - COVID-19
- Surge Phase Playbook - COVID-19