Information resources #
Refer to this page to find the best sources of information on issues affecting nurses surrounding the COVID-19 crisis.
WSNA’s nursing practice staff are updating this page nearly every day, as new issues arise and new information and resources become available.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) #
General #
Personal Protective Equipment for Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 | WA DOH (3/15/2020) |
Facemasks #
Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks | CDC (3/17/2020) | |
Checklist to Optimize Facemasks | WSHA (3/23/2020) | |
Public Use of Cloth Face Coverings | CDC (4/4/2020) |
N‑95 respirators #
Optimizing N‑95 Respirators | CDC (3/17/2020) | |
N‑95 Decontamination and Reuse | CDC (4/1/2020) | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/decontamination-reuse-respirators.html |
Eye protection #
Optimizing the Supply of Eye Protection | CDC (3/17/2020) | |
Checklist to Optimize Eye Protection | WSHA (3/23/2020) |
Isolation gowns #
Optimizing the Supply of Isolation Gowns | CDC (3/17/2020) | |
Checklist to Optimize Isolation Gowns | WSHA (3/23/2020) |
Allocation / distribution #
Guidelines for Prioritization of PPE Allocation | WA DOH | |
PPE Distribution Guidelines | WA DOH (3/21/2020) |
Donning and doffing #
PPE Sequence for Donning and Doffing | CDC | https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/ppe/PPE-Sequence.pdf |
Donations #
PPE Accepted Donations – WA state | WA DOH/DES |
Use of facemasks from home:
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Joint Commission Statement: Use of Facemasks from Home | TJC |
N‑95 decontamination systems #
Battelle N‑95 Decontamination System: For Healthcare Personnel | FDA/Battelle (3/29/2020) | |
Battelle Fact Sheet for Healthcare Personnel | FDA/Battelle | |
Battelle Instructions for Healthcare Facilities | FDA/Battelle | |
N‑95 Sterilization Systems: For Healthcare Personnel | FDA/STERIS (4/9/2020) | |
STERIS Fact Sheet for Healthcare Personnel | FDA/STERIS | |
STERIS Instructions for Healthcare Facilities | FDA STERIS | |
STERRAD® Sterilization Systems | FDA/STERRAD (4/11/2020) | |
STERRAD Fact Sheet for Healthcare Personnel | FDA/STERRAD | |
STERRAD Instructions for Healthcare Facilities | FDA/STERRAD | |
Stryker STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer | FDA/STERIZONE (4/15/20) | |
Stryker STERIZONE Fact Sheet for Healthcare Personnel | FDA/STERIZONE | |
Stryker STERIZONE Instructions for Healthcare Facilities | FDA/STERIZONE | |
Sterilucent, Inc. Sterilization System | FDA/STERILUCENT (4/20/2020) | |
Sterilucent Fact Sheet for Healthcare Personnel | FDA/STERILUCENT | |
Sterilucent Instructions for Healthcare Facilities | FDA/STERILUCENT |
Affected workers: testing / return to work #
Evaluating/Testing Persons for COVID-19 | CDC | |
Priorities for Testing Individuals with Suspected COVID-19 Infection | CDC (3/24/2020) | |
COVID-19 Testing Information | WA DOH (3/17/2020) | |
Return to Work Guidance for Healthcare Workers | WA DOH (3/20/2020) | |
COVID-19 Symptoms & Testing (includes self-checker) | CDC |
Affected workers: care for the caregiver / missed work #
Worker Affected By COVID-19 | WA ESD | |
State Resources for COVID-19 Missed Work | WSNA | |
WA Resident Financial Resources | WA DFI (4/3/2020) | https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/financial-resources |
COVID / Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) | WA GOV (4/3/2020) | https://paidleave.wa.gov/find-out-how-paid-leave-works/ |
COVID Illness on the Job | WA L & I (4/3/2020) | |
Unemployment | WA ESD (4/3/2020) | |
Financial Resources | WA DFI | |
Mortgage | Fannie Mae (4/3/2020) | https://www.knowyouroptions.com/covid19assistance |
Rent | Fannie Mae (4/3/2020) | |
ANA COVID-19 Resource Center | ANA |
Clinical care #
Therapeutic Options for Clinicians | CDC | |
Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions; Disposition of Patients | CDC (3/23/2020) | |
Collecting, Handling & Testing Clinical Specimens | CDC (3/24/2020) | |
Immunosuppressed Patients: Strategic Care Assignments | WSNA (3/20/2020) | |
Nurse Ethics and Response to COVID-19 | ANA (4/2/2020) |
Cleaning and disinfection #
Disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV‑2 | EPA | https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov‑2 |
Clean and Disinfect | CDC | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html |
Psychosocial resources #
Managing Stress and Self Care | APNA | https://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=6685 |
Six Tips for Nurses Coping | HNHN | https://engage.healthynursehealthynation.org/blogs/8/3617 |
Resources to Support Mental Health | SPRC | |
Corona Virus and Mental Health | APA | |
Holistic Stress Management | AHNA | https://www.ahna.org/Home/Resources/Stress-Management |
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis | NAMI | |
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis Infographic | NAMI | |
Managing Healthcare Worker’ Stress | US DVA | https://www.ptsd.va.gov/covid/COVID_healthcare_workers.asp |
Suicide Prevention | SPRC | |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | NSPL | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1 (800) 273‑8255 |
National Helpline | NHL | https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline |
Tips for Dealing with COVID 19 | ADAA | |
Taking Care in Difficult Times | AFT | |
Mental Health & Psychosocial Considerations | WHO | |
Stress and Coping | CDC | |
Crisis Intervention Stress Debriefing | HCC NW | |
Coping with stress during disease outbreaks | SAMHSA | |
Headspace – Meditation and Sleep app | HEADSPACE | |
COVID-19 Grief Counseling ANA COVID19 Resource Center | AFT ANA | https://traumacoverage.com/aft/grief-counseling |
Parenting resources #
Remote Learning Community | AFT | |
Moving to Online Learning | AFT | |
Students with Disabilities | AFT | |
Stress Relief for HCW | AFT | https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/covid19_hc-stress.pdf |
Emergency Childcare Program- Seattle | SEA GOV | http://www.seattle.gov/education/about-us/covid-19 |
WA Childcare Response/Referral Center | WA | (800) 446‑1114 |
Helping children cope with changes from COVID19 | NASP/ NSNA |