COVID-19 Legal Guidance for Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Providers in Minnesota
Last update 12.23.2020 – 9am CST
Legal guidance for healthcare professionals and businesses operating in Minnesota. Contact Holt law for clarification on these resources to apply your situation to the law.
Required for most Businesses: COVID-19 Preparedness Plans for Critical Sector businesses
**** MN Executive Order 20-74 requires that all Minnesota businesses – including Critical Businesses – fully adopt and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. **** A free template COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, which covers the above requirements, is available as part of the Plan Guidance, available on the Stay Safe Minnesota website (https://staysafe.mn.gov).
The Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) and the Department of Health (MDH) have created a template COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that any business may use – it is not required, but all businesses must address a variety of components outlined in the template.
In addition, the State of Minnesota has created industry-specific guidance for several industries that have unique work environments, may pose higher risks for potential virus transmission, or that employ more vulnerable workers, including:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Grocery and Convenience Stores
- Janitorial and Custodial Services
- Transportation, Distribution and Delivery
- Agriculture
For other industries and businesses, the General Guidance for All Businesses should be sufficient for writing and developing a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. Minnesota OSHA is also prepared to assist any business with the development of their COVID-19 Preparedness Plans – if you need help, you can contact MNOSHA Workplace Safety Consultation at 651-284-5060 or OSHA.compliance@state.mn.us.
1. Minnesota Department of Human Services – COVID-19 Legal Changes to Telemedicine and Programs
- Information about COVID-19 for providers of adult mental health services
- Behavioral Health Telemedicine Waivers
- Minnesota Health Care Programs Provider Manual – COVID-19 (includes telemedicine changes)
- Telemedicine
- Until further notice, Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) is temporarily expanding coverage of telemedicine visits.These changes are effective April 1, 2020:
- Providers can provide services virtually via telephone when providers determine it is safe and effective to do so. This coverage change applies to MHCP members in fee-for-service programs.
- The current limitation of three telemedicine encounters per week will be suspended.
- MHCP will cover evaluation and management services provided via telephone using the telephone services CPT codes. Follow CPT guidelines for use of 99441, 99442 and 99443.
- In delivering telemedicine, the distant site (provider’s location) can be the eligible provider’s home. The originating site (member’s location) can be delivered to members while they are in their home.
- Providers with current telemedicine assurance statements on file may begin providing telephonic telemedicine immediately.
- Providers without a telemedicine assurance statement must submit the Telephonic Telemedicine Provider Assurance Statement (DHS-6806A) (PDF) before providing telemedicine services.
- Billing Telemedicine. Providers who had an approved telemedicine assurance statement prior to April 1, 2020, and have a TD specialty code on their provider file, should continue to bill with place of service 02 for telemedicine. New telemedicine providers on or after April 1, 2020: Do not bill place of service 02 at this time. We are finalizing system edits to recognize this place of service. Effective April 1, 2020, Federally Qualified Health Center and Rural Health Clinic telemedicine services (including telephonic) will be included for the purposes of the face-to-face encounter payment methodology. Any service when provided face-to-face that would generate an encounter will continue to generate an encounter if provided via telemedicine, provided it meets all telemedicine requirements.
- Until further notice, Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) is temporarily expanding coverage of telemedicine visits.These changes are effective April 1, 2020:
- Telemedicine
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Temporary expansion of remote support for HCBS waiver services. As of May 4, 2020, the DHS commissioner will allow remote support (real-time, two-way communication) temporarily as a service delivery option for several waiver services. Remote support may be delivered through phone or other interactive technology medium.
- Minnesota Department of Human Services via “Waivers and Modifications” now has temporary authority to waive or modify requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following changes have been made:
- Expanding the definition of telemedicine to include telephone calls so providers who have a telemedicine agreement in place with DHS can serve patients through telephone visits;
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- Allowing a provider’s first visit with a patient to be conducted on the phone;
- Allowing Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare enrollees to have more than three telemedicine visits in a week; and
- Requiring managed care plans to follow these policies.Expanding access to telemedicine services for Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees (CV16). The commissioner eased certain limits on receiving care and services through telephone and video visits that can instead be provided safely and effectively without a face-to-face visit by:
- These measures help enrollees and providers follow social distancing best practices. DHS is also considering how best to provide flexibility for greater use of communications technology in specific settings and for certain types of treatment, including group therapy and residential treatment settings.
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Waivers under peacetime emergency authority, Executive Order 20-12
Waivers under peacetime emergency authority, Executive Order 20-12: Federal Medicaid and MinnesotaCare approvals received
Waivers under peacetime emergency authority, Executive Order 20-12; pending federal approval
Some flexibility allowed under Governor Walz’s Executive Order also needs federal approval. Recognizing the need for states to get these kinds of approvals quickly, the federal government has created a faster process for states to send in their requests.
Federal waivers requested under peacetime emergency authority, Executive Order 20-11
The Governor’s Emergency Executive Order 20-11 allows the commissioner to ask the federal government to temporarily waive or modify certain federal requirements for applicable to DHS programs so DHS can better protect public health, support Minnesota families and providers, and maximize federal funding. The department has requested federal approval for the following. The department has also requested federal waivers for some changes made under Executive Order 20-12, which are summarized above.
Expired waivers under peacetime emergency authority, Executive Order 20-12
Changes under existing authority to respond to COVID-19
In addition to the changes outlined above under the emergency authority, the commissioner made the changes below under the authority of existing laws,
Expired changes under existing authority to respond to COVID-19
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- Minnesota Department of Human Services COVID-19 Bulletins
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Specific DHS webpages to Alcohol, drugs and addictions and Children’s mental health and Adult mental health
2. Minnesota Law Changes and Executive Orders – COVID-19
- Minnesota Executive Orders. Most executive orders relate to shutting down certain businesses and activities, and expanding aid.
- Minnesota Business Owners go here to determine legal requirements for re-opening / working during COVID.
- Executive Order 20-46 allows hospitals and care providers the flexibility to temporarily hire qualified professionals who would otherwise be required to obtain a license from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice or the Minnesota Board of Nursing to provide intensive care services and meet the healthcare needs of Minnesotans.
3. Federal Law Changes – COVID-19; HIPAA, Medicare
- HHS Waiving Penalties for certain HIPAA violations. Effective immediately, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will exercise enforcement discretion and waive penalties for HIPAA violations against health care providers that serve patients in good faith through everyday communications technologies, such as FaceTime or Skype, during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency.
- Medicare/CMS Telehealth Rules Effective for services starting March 6, 2020 and for the duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medicare will make payment for Medicare telehealth services furnished to patients in broader circumstances. This includes expanding the definition of originating site to include professional services furnished in all eligible health care settings, and in the patient’s residence. Temporary guidelines expanding the technology that can be used to furnish an eligible telehealth service.
- Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The law expands the FMLA’s reach to provide job protection and partial wage replacement for impacted employees. The law provides a new paid sick leave entitlement to impacted employees. The law provides tax credits to employers paying out leave benefits. The law allots $1 billion for unemployment insurance benefits. COPY OF EMPLOYER NOTICE POSTER IS HERE.
- Employment–Paid Leave – Effective April 1- December 31, 2020. Generally provides that employees of *covered employers* are eligible for the following types of paid time off from work due to to the COVID-19 crisis:
- Two weeks/up to 80 hours paid sick leave at regular rate of pay if employee is quarantined or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
- Two weeks/up to 80 hours paid sick leave at 2/3 regular rate of pay if employee is unable to work because of need to care for another as follows:
- someone who is subject to quarantine,
- a child (under 18) whose school or child care is closed due to COVID-19, and/or
- the employee is experiencing a substantially similar condition as specified by particular governmental agencies.
- Employment–Paid Leave – Effective April 1- December 31, 2020. Generally provides that employees of *covered employers* are eligible for the following types of paid time off from work due to to the COVID-19 crisis:
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- Up to an additional 10 weeks of paid expanded family and medical leave at 2/3 regular rate of pay, where an employee (who has been employed for at least 30 days) is unable to work due to need to care for a child whose school or child care provider is closed due to COVID-19.
- *Note that covered employers means fewer than 500 employees, and businesses with fewer than 50 may be exempt from the school closing/child care unavailability provisions if this would jeopardize business viability.*
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- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program
- Summary of Program: Congress authorized a new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that covers those who do not qualify for regular Unemployment Insurance benefits, such as independent contractors and self-employed people. The program was authorized but must be created by the states, so Minnesota must build out this program before it can be implemented. More information will be available soon, however it could be several weeks before payments begin.
- Why this might make sense for you: If you are an independent contractor or self-employed person who would not typically be eligible for unemployment benefits, but you have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. LOANS AND GRANTS AND FINANCIAL RELIEF
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Small Business Relief Grants Program$60 Million available as grants – conditions apply – apply by July 2, 2020. [Ended]
- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Payment relief fund payments made for healthcare-related expenses or lost revenue attributable to COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on June 9, 2020, additional distributions from the $50 billion Provider Relief Fund.
- Small Business Emergency Loans Minnesota. Small Business Emergency Loans for Minnesota Business Owners. (1) Range from $2,500 to $35,000 and will be based on the firm’s economic injury and the financial need. (2) Interest free. (3) Paid back monthly over five years and the first payment will be deferred six months with potentially partial forgiveness.
- SBA Disaster Loans – Federal. COVID-19 – Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. Variable Interest Rates and pay back terms.
- Small business COVID-19 Emergency Loan Checklist and Guide.
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
- Summary of Program: The SBA PPP is a new federal $350 billion loan program at SBA for small businesses, self-employed people, and gig workers to help them from going under due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If employers maintain payroll, the loans would be forgiven.
- Why this might make sense for you: If a self-employed person needs compensation or a business or nonprofit needs funds for employee compensation, including: salaries, wages, commissions, or similar compensation; cash tips or equivalents; vacation, parental, family, medical, or sick leave; payment required for providing group health care benefits (including insurance premiums); payment of retirement benefits; and payroll taxes. Funding may also be used for payment of interest on mortgage obligations, rent, utilities, and interest on pre-existing debt obligations
- SBA Debt Relief
- The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- SBA will pay the principal, interest and fees to banks on behalf of businesses for current SBA loans and new loans issued up until September 27, 2020. Businesses should ask their lender for this relief.
- Note: This includes SBA export financing programs (i.e. EWCP, Export Express, and the International Trade Loan)
- For existing SBA Disaster Loans (home and business), payments of these loans have been automatically deferred by the SBA. For more information, visit their SBA Debt Relief page or contact your local office.
5. Unemployment Insurance – Minnesota COVID-19
- Unemployment Guidance for Employers and Employees. Relieves taxpaying employers of benefit charges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that your UI tax rate will not increase if your workers collect unemployment benefits because of COVID-19.
- See also the Unemployment Insurance Shared Work Program. The Shared Work program offers an alternative to layoffs for employers facing a temporary downturn in business. Administered by DEED’s Unemployment Insurance Division, the program allows employers to divide available hours of work among a group of employees instead of implementing a full layoff. These employees may then receive partial unemployment insurance benefits while working reduced hours. The purpose of Shared Work is to avoid a layoff, not to subsidize wages. Shared Work can help employers avoid the difficulties that can go along with a layoff. If employees keep working during a temporary slowdown, employers can more quickly gear up when business conditions improve. Learn more about the Shared Work Program on the Unemployment Insurance Division’s website.
- Unemployment Guidance for Self Employed and Independent Contractors Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits are specifically for self-employed, independent contractors, and others unemployed as a direct result of COVID-19 who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits or extended UI benefits in Minnesota or any other state. This means you must apply for regular unemployment benefits before you can qualify for PUA benefits. You can apply for regular unemployment benefits either online or by phone.
- Apply online – Available Sunday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.
Follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply if you are self-employed. - By phone – Application help is available on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Once we determine that you are not eligible for a regular or extended benefit account, we will automatically review your account to determine if you are eligible for PUA. You will not need to complete a separate application for PUA. If you need help in a language other than English, interpreters are available by phone. Internet translation tools are available on our Other languages page if you would like to apply online. You do not have to apply for the $600 additional compensation. You will automatically receive this CARES Act benefit if we determine that you are eligible for any unemployment benefit program.
- Apply online – Available Sunday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm.
6. Employment Guidance
- Minnesota Department of Economic Development resources for employers – Information on staffing, hours, unemployment insurance and assistance for small businesses.
- Coronavirus and unemployment insurance – Specific details on mandatory or voluntary quarantines, changes in hourly work or layoffs, and COVID-19 related costs.
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s “worker protections” – A summary of FMLA, sick leave, unemployment insurance.
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry – Frequently asked questions for employers and employees related to COVID-19
- Minnesota Council – Society of Human Resource Management (MNSHRM) – Resources for HR professionals (login required).
- U.S. Department of Labor guide to FMLA in public health emergencies
- U.S. Department of Labor guidance on paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave benefits
- Employer Guide on Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs from the U.S Chamber of Commerce
- Workers’ compensation coverage for employees who contract COVID-19 – An FAQ from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- DEED Unemployment Insurance Statistics
- MNOSHA COVID-19 Compliance
- Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Return to work draft template for businesses from Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- COVID-19 prevention best practices from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
- Minnesota Department of Health Request for Personal Protective Equipment Form
7. Taxes
- Minnesota Department of Revenue updated tax guidance
- Minnesota Department of Revenue details on business tax changes – Details on the sales tax payment extension for eligible businesses and income tax filing and payment extensions.
- Minnesota Department of Commerce Licensing Unit guide – Information for Minnesota licensees, regulated entities and consumers during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
- Department of Homeland Security announces flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 compliance
- IRS guidance on 90-day payment delay for April 15 payment
- Estimated payment guidance for 2020 Income Tax Estimated Payments from the Minnesota Department of Revenue
- COVID-19 abatement guidelines for businesses and individuals – Minnesota Department of Revenue
8. Other Resources
- Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 factsheets, statistics and information. Health Questions for Patients and Staff: 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903. This hotline is staffed by the MN Department of Health and will be operating from 7AM-7PM.
- Guidance for Congregate Living Settings to Assist Residents Requesting Camera Placement
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Page
- Home Health Agencies: Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Home Health Agencies
- UCare Minnesota to follow CMS guidance for private plans and DHS guidance for MHCP plans. UCare will be waiving the three times a week limit for medically necessary telehealth services
- Combined DEED Resources for MN Businesses. Combination of Resources available in Minnesota posted immediately from Minnesota DEED regarding COVID-19
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FCC Announces $200 Million for COVID-19 Telehealth Program These funds, appropriated by the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136), will help healthcare providers purchase the connectivity and devices they need to care for patients remotely in response to COVID-19
- Updates to PCA Worker Test and Training Online DHS planned this update before the COVID-19 pandemic, and we decided to go forward with it because the changes: (1) Required minimal resources for DHS to complete the implementation; (2) Require no action from people who use services, workers, providers agencies or lead agencies; (3) Allow PCA workers to search for their own certificate without needing to contact DHS; (4) Include features that allow DHS to enroll new PCA workers faster
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Online job board helps workers and people with disabilities find each other. Direct Support Connect is a free, statewide resource. Anyone who wants to hire a support worker, establish a backup plan, or find employment as a PCA can get more information and create a profile at directsupportconnect.com.
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Reporting cases to the Minnesota Department of Health
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- Reporting cases to MDH using REDCAP
- Contact phone number: 651-201-5414
COVID-19 testing
Emergency staffing
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- Residential providers have the option of requesting short-term emergency staffing if experiencing a staffing shortage due to COVID-19. To apply click here: http://edocs.mn.gov/forms/DHS-
6818-ENG.
- Residential providers have the option of requesting short-term emergency staffing if experiencing a staffing shortage due to COVID-19. To apply click here: http://edocs.mn.gov/forms/DHS-
Licensing and waiver information
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- For program specific modifications to licensing requirements, COVID-19 Preparedness Plan guidance and optional templates, and other guidance, visit the DHS Licensing COVID-19 Webpage.
- For questions related to DHS licensing requirements or to request a program specific variance, please contact the MH/SUD/CRF Licensing Unit at dhs.mhcdlicensing@state.mn.us.
Mitigation strategies
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- Interim guidance for discharge to home or new/re-admission to congregate living settings and discontinuing transmission-based precautions
- Interim guidance for the prevention of COVID-19 in DHS-licensed residential and non-residential settings with at-risk persons
- Residential substance use disorder treatment facilities: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions and answers for staff, families, and clients of children’s residential facilities: COVID-19
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COVID Cares offers free telephone support
Free telephone support 833-HERE4MN (833-437-3466), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week
The COVID Cares Support Service is a free telephone support service staffed by volunteer licensed mental health and substance use disorder personnel. The volunteers are available for 20-minute support calls to listen, share resources and tools, and talk with all Minnesotans experiencing stress.
The service started in April through a collaboration with volunteers from the Minnesota Psychiatric Society, the Minnesota Psychological Association, the Minnesota Black Psychologists, and Mental Health Minnesota. The free service is also accessible at FastTrackerMN.org where searchers can also find psychiatric and mental health services availability and real-time Substance Use Disorder Treatment program openings.
COVID Cares Support Service Information Links:
- COVID Cares Support Service Information for general information, links, etc.
- COVID Cares Support Service Schedule offers contact information for specific providers from 9am to 9pm every day of the week.
- www.FastTrackerMN.org is a free statewide search tool to find mental health resource availability and real-time SUD treatment program openings.
- PAL Psychiatric Assistance Line is a consultation service making psychiatric consultation available to primary care providers / prescribers weekdays 8am-6pm.
Find more information online at the COVID Cares telephone support services webpage.
Disaster Mental and Behavioral Health and COVID-19
Mental health and behavioral health resources specific to COVID-19. Additional regular Disaster Mental/Behavioral Health resources may also apply.
Crisis Lines
COVID Cares Stress Phone Support Service. Any Minnesotan experiencing stress can call 833-HERE4MN (833-437-3466) for free telephone support from 9am to 9pm every day. The service is a collaboration with volunteers from the Minnesota Psychiatric Society, the Minnesota Psychological Association, the Minnesota Black Psychologists, and Mental Health Minnesota. The free service is also accessible at FastTrackerMN.org where searchers can also find psychiatric and mental health services availability and real-time Substance Use Disorder Treatment program openings.
- American Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center
Support for Frontline Workers. Call tollfree 833-492-0094 or Request a Call. - SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline and Text to Talk line
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to 741741
- Adult mental health crisis response phone numbers
Minnesota Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line Call: **CRISIS (**274747).
For landlines, see the directory for mental health crisis phone numbers in Minnesota by county
Responder Resources
- Mental Health and Resiliency Tools for Health Care Workers: COVID-19
- Moral Injury in Healthcare Workers on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak (PDF)
- Tips for Managing Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Wallet Card
- Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue
- Caring for Yourself in the Face of Difficult Work (PDF)
Pocket cards - First Responder Toolkit- COVID-19 Version (Beta)
- Self-Care and applying Psychological First Aid for COVID-19 Responders (YouTube: 13:56 minutes)
Provides the healthcare responder with just-in-time training on responder stress during COVID-19, and provides stress management strategies that should be implemented now to protect the our healthcare workforce. - Psychological First Aid: A Minnesota Community Supported Model
MDH-U of MN School of Public Health collaboration. Five video series, with available CEUs.- Psychological First Aid Part 1: Introduction to Psychological First Aid (YouTube: 6 min)
- Psychological First Aid Part 2: The Impact of Trauma (YouTube: 6 min)
- Psychological First Aid Part 3: Principles of Psychological First Aid (YouTube: 4 min)
- Psychological First Aid Parts 4 & 5: Techniques and the “Dos” and “Dont’s” of PFA (YouTube: 10 min)
- Psychological First Aid Part 6: Responder Self Care (3 min)
- COVID-19 Responder Self-Triage
Daily Responder Self Triage checklist provides a way to look at and assess your stress level over a week period. - COVID-19 and Healthcare Responder Stress (PDF)
Healthcare responders are at higher than average risk for traumatic stress reactions because their work repeatedly exposes them to highly stressful situations. - Self-Care Pocket Reference Guide for Emergency Response Deployment (PDF)
A guide for volunteer responders that includes pre- and post- deployment checklists and self-reflection activities. This resource was originally created for the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health, and is now produced by Wisconsin Department of Health. - Tips for Health Care Practitioners and Responders: HELPING SURVIVORS COPE WITH GRIEF AFTER A DISASTER OR TRAUMATIC EVENT (PDF)
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – COVID-19 Leadership Checklist: Mitigating Team Stress (PDF)
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – COVIS-19 iCOVER-Med: Rapid Peer-Based Management of Acute Stress in Medical Teams (PDF)
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – COVID-19 Sleep Checklist: Healthcare Workers and First Responders (PDF)
Health Provider Resources
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- Supporting Senior Mental Well-being in Congregate Living during COVID-19
- Are You Working to Help People Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Helping Personnel Who Experience Work Related Trauma Exposure (PDF)
- Managing Stress During A Crisis: A Guide for Supervisors (PDF)
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress – Prolonged Operations in Personal Protective Equipment During COVID-19: Recommendations for Workers and Managers (PDF)
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- Managing Patient and Family Distress Associated with COVID-19: Tips for Healthcare Workers in Hospitals and Alternate Care Settings (PDF)
- Mitigate Absenteeism by Protecting Healthcare Workers’ Psychological Health and Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)
- Psychological Effects of Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know (PDF)
- Psychological Effects of Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Public Health Leaders Need to Know (PDF)
- SAMHSA Coronavirus Resources for Behavioral Health (mental health and substance abuse) Providers
Community Resources
- COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
- Find Your Happy Place: Tips To Reduce COVID-19 Stress (PDF)
- How Right Now Partner Toolkit (PDF)
- Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety
- Managing Stress and the Threat of COVID-19 (PDF)
Understand common stress reactions to increase your ability to cope during a public health emergency such as COVID-19. - SAMHSA Behavioral Health Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation during an Infectious Disease Outbreak (PDF)
- Psychological First Aid & COVID-19: A Minnesota Community Support Model (PDF)
PowerPoint presentation about using Psychological First Aid for COVID-19.
Child and Parent Resources
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
NPR education reporter Cory Turner’s story about what kids want to know about coronavirus spurred creation of this comic. - Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka, Sam and Littletown Work Together (PDF)
- The power of parenting during the Covid-19 pandemic: addressing fears and feelings from prior losses (PDF)
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Fact sheet
Provided by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. - Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource provided by the National Association of School Psychologists
- SAMHSA Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers, During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (PDF)
Family Resources
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Supporting Families of Healthcare Workers Exposed to COVID-19 (PDF)
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Managing Family Conflict While Home During COVID-19: Intimate Partners (PDF)
Mental Health Support Resources
- Support for People with Mental Illness Who Are Sick with COVID-19 (PDF)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Information and Resources
- NHA: Living with Mental Illness during COVID-19 Outbreak– Preparing for your wellness
- TPT | NOW, the Minnesota Department of Health and WellShare International, funded though the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, partnered with trusted cultural organizations to answer your top questions on mental health and COVID-19. Stream them on the TPT | NOW Facebook Videos page: TPT Now.
- Coping with COVID: A Mental Health Resource: English (Video: 30 minute) |(Video: 90 second)
- Coping with COVID: A Mental Health Resource: Hmong (Video: 30 minute) | (Video: 90 second)
- Coping with COVID: A Mental Health Resource: Spanish (Video: 30 minute) | (Video: 90 second)
- Coping with COVID: A Mental Health Resource: Somali (Video: 30 minute) | (Video: 90 second)
- Is Anxiety On the Rise? Is This Feeling Normal? (YouTube: 1 minute 40 seconds)
The Minneapolis Youth Congress (MYC) developed this video because they felt it was important to discuss mental health in the open to help their peers who are looking for clarity.
Workplace Resources
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress – Coronavirus Preparedness & Response: Critical Elements for Business Planning (PDF)
- Tips for Work/Life Balance during COVID-19 (PDF)
A healthy work/life balance can help you navigate your way through COVID-19 - How Supervisors and Managers Can Support Staff during COVID-19 (PDF)
Traumatic stress reactions have an impact not only on the individual, but also on the agency as a whole
Community Violence
- Coping With Grief After Community Violence
- Community Violence: Reactions and Actions in Dangerous Times
- Restoring a Sense of Well-Being in Children After a Disaster
- Secondary Traumatic Stress: A Fact Sheet for Organizations Employing Community Violence Workers
- When Terrible Things Happen