CAP is committed to helping our member physicians meet the challenges that arise during the COVID-19 pandemic. CAP’s COVID-19 resource page is continually updated with key guidance and current best practices to help physicians and their practices navigate COVID-19-related issues.
Visit https://www.cdc.gov/ and https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ for the most recent updates.
Click below to be directed to the corresponding section.
Latest Updates
Critical alerts, news briefs, and more on the ongoing pandemic.
CDPH Vaccine Requirements for Medical Practices
Resources Include:
- CDPH Vaccine Guidelines (effective September 30, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Declination Form
- Notice to Employee as to a Change in Relationship Form
- Sample COVID-19 Termination Letter
Vaccine Education and Updates
Resources Include:
- Health Department Directory for Vaccine Rollout by County
- Vaccine FAQs
- Educational Resources for Patients and Staff
- CDC/AAFP Guidelines
Operating Your Practice During COVID-19
Resources Include:
- Patient Safety Strategies
- Checklist for Preparing Physician Offices
- CDC Guide to Disinfecting Your Facility
- Preparing Your Staff for Safe Return
- Guidelines for Reopening the Healthcare System
- Guidance on Beginning Elective Surgeries
Telemedicine Resources During COVID-19 and Beyond
Resources Include:
- Quick Guide to Adopting Telemedicine
- Comprehensive Telemedicine FAQ
- HIPAA Compliance Guidelines
- Consent Forms
- Risk Management Strategies
- On-Demand Billing and Coding Webinar
- CMS General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kits
Medical Practice Staffing and Employment During COVID-19
Resources Include:
- Webinar on How to Manage HR Issues During the Pandemic
- Guidance on Reduction of Workforce and Staff Hours
- Sample Communication Templates
- Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Requirements
- Employee Rights Posters
Business Relief Resources
Resources Include:
- Financial Relief for Medical Practices
- CARES Act Financial Relief Program for Physicians and Practices
- Small Business Administration Resources
- Overview of Business Relief Programs
CMS/Medicare/MediCal Updates
Resources Include:
- Summary to Reduce Barriers to Care During COVID-19
- Recommendations for Postponing Non-Emergent, Elective Medical Services, and Treatment
- Requirements and Procedures for Emergency Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment
- FAQs on Essential Health Benefit Coverage and the Coronavirus
Healthcare Provider Guidance and Suplemental Resources
Resources Include:
- Guidance on Diagnosing and Caring for Patients with COVID-19
- Office/Staff/Patient Infection Control Guidelines
- Local Public Health Agency Information
- Reporting Protocols
- Patient Education and Homecare Instructions
- Patient Signage
Latest Updates
HHS Announces the Availability of $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding: Learn More
CAP's Reccomendations for Responding to CDPH Vaccine Requirements for Medical Practices: Learn More
California Implements First in the Nation Requirement that Workers in Health Care Settings be Fully Vaccinated: Learn More
COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards What Employers Need to Know About the June 18 Standards: Learn More
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Votes to Adopt Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards: Learn More
Revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions: Learn More
U.S. Public Health Emergency Exended Until At Least April 21, 2021: Learn More
Order of the State Public Health Officer: Hospital Surge (Memo, January 5, 2021): Learn More
Elective Case Triage Guidelines for Surgical Care: Download Now
American College of Surgeons (ACS) COVID-19 Guidance for Triage of Non-Emergent Surgical Procedures: Learn More
CMS/Medicare/MediCal Updates
Summary of actions to ensure clinical flexibility and reduce unnecessary barriers to patient care includes information about telehealth and virtual visits, accelerated and advanced payments, and recent waiver information. Download Now
Postponing Non-Emergent, Elective Medical Services, and Treatment Recommendations: Learn More
Requirements and Procedures for Emergency Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment: Download Now
FAQs on Essential Health Benefit Coverage and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Download Now
AMA Adds Two New CPT Codes Related to COVID-19: Learn More
Healthcare Provider Guidance and Supplemental Resources
Responding to Patients Who Refuse to Wear a Mask: Learn More
CDC Information for Healthcare Professionals About COVID-19: Learn More
Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Healthcare Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Learn More
What Healthcare Personnel Should Know About Caring for Patients with Confirmed or Possible Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Learn More
Managing Patients who may have COVID-19 infection Physician Checklist: Learn More
California Local Health Department (LHD) Contact Information for Health Care Providers/Labs to Report Communicable Diseases and Submit Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR) forms: Learn More
EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus: Learn More
CDC Guide to Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility: Download Now
Physician Relief
Assistance for Frontline Physicians with Free Personal Protective Gear (PPE), Complimentary Wills and Advanced Healthcare Directives, and No-cost Wellness and Counseling Services. Learn More
Patient Education and Homecare Instructions
CDC Phone Advice Guide with initial phone script, accompanying decision algorithm, and tailored care advice messages: Download Now
What to Do if You Are Sick with Novel Coronavirus (English): Download Now
What to Do if You Are Sick with Novel Coronavirus (Chinese): Download Now
Home Care Instructions for Patients with Mild Respiratory Infection (English): Download Now
Home Care Instructions for Patients with Mild Respiratory Infection (Spanish): Download Now
Home Care Instructions for Patients with Mild Respiratory Infection (Chinese): Download Now
Home Isolation Instructions for Novel Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) (English): Download Now
Signage
COVID-19 Poster (Engligh): Download Now
COVID-19 Poster (Spanish): Download Now
CDC Cover Your Cough (English): Download Now
CDC Cover Your Cough (Chinese): Download Now
Stop the Spread: Download Now
Cloth Face Covering: Download Now
COVID-19 Symptoms: Download Now
If you have questions, please contact CAP's Risk Management team at 800-252-0555 or riskmanagement@CAPphysicians.com.