This hub includes information to help our members and the public stay up to date on new developments on the coronavirus pandemic, with a specific focus on resources developed by AHLA for the health law community.

AHLA's COVID-19 Community also is available for members to discuss and share information on health law issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Featured Content

• Update from the Office of the Inspector General - Plenary session at AHLA's Fraud and Compliance Forum featuring remarks by Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General, HHS OIG (October 1, 2020).
• Flash Analysis Video Series - Includes full video listing by topical area. A Public Service Announcement (PSA) series on the health law disruptions of COVID-19, produced by AHLA, in partnership with dBase Media.
• Current Best Practices and Remaining Challenges in the Workplace – A portion of the panel from the CLEAN2020 Summit, Stage 4, hosted by the International Association of Bioscience & Environmental Criteria (IBEC), featuring remarks by AHLA’s Chief Executive Officer, David S. Cade (October 28, 2020).

State Law & International Information

• COVID-19 Legislative & Regulatory Updates – From LexisNexis State Net, an interactive map, with a link to full text reports for each measure.
• Resource for Organizations Conducting Research in the Developing World Amid COVID-19 Pandemic - AHLA thanks Bass, Berry and Sims for providing this resource.
• COVID-19 Executive Orders: Essential Services, Shelter In Place/Essential Business Master Chart, Reopening Guidelines, and Shelter In Place Extension/Expiration Master Chart - Last updated May 27, 2020. AHLA thanks Waller for providing these resources. If you need additional information, please contact Nicole Watson at [email protected] or Kim Looney at [email protected].

Links to Public Resources

• COVID-19 Crisis Standards of Care: Frequently-asked Questions for Counsel - From the Association of American Medical Colleges.
• Assessing Legal Responses to COVID-19 - Public Health Law Watch report on U.S. policy response.
• Advanced Medical Technology Association - Joint Re-entry Guidance for Health Care Facilities and Medical Device Representatives, issued by AdvaMed, AORN, and AHA.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Situation summary and global map of outbreak.
  • Hospital Legal Preparedness: Relevant Resources - List of resources to help hospitals identify and address legal issues in their emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - One-stop shop for all CMS guidance and waivers, including state waivers.
• The Council of State Governments - COVID-19 resources for state leaders.
• Food and Drug Administration - Fast facts on the virus, FDA’s role, and medical countermeasures status.
• Johns Hopkins University - Resources designed to raise awareness of prevention and preparedness efforts.
• The Joint Commission - COVID-19 resource page with tools and resources to support health care professionals.
• World Health Organization - Information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak.

AHLA Preparedness Checklists

• Responding to COVID-19—8 Steps for Hospitals to Protect Patients, Employees, and Communities
   
• What Hospitals Need to Do to Prepare for a Coronavirus Outbreak: Overview and Checklist

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