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Coronavirus Resources

Coronavirus and its effect on our day-to-day activities continues to evolve rapidly. From how to talk to patients who want to cancel appointments to a sharable flyer for your office, we’ve developed a number of resources to help you handle the impact on your practice, staff and patients.

Your Resources :

Articles  *  Forms  * Webinars  *  State Resources  *  Websites  *  Policy Updates

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Articles

Telehealth

• How and When to Get Telehealth Consent
• Telehealth: Avoid Making Technology Assumptions of Your Patients
• Telehealth Without Access to Records
• Patient Consent Guidelines for Telemedicine Services
• NCMIC's Statement on Telemedicine Support
• Things to Consider Before Including Telemedicine in Your Practice

Compliance / Alerts

• Beware of OCR Scam Asking for Personal Health Information
• Joint Commission Approves Homemade Face Masks
• The Federal Trade Commission's Response about Checks from the Government

My Self Care

• 9 Ways to Take Care of Your Own Mental Health Right Now
• How to Create a Routine in a Time of Uncertainty

Your Practice

• How to Communicate and Address Your Patients Practice's Mask-Wearing Policies
• Best Practices for Masking Up
• NCMIC Funds More Than $4 Million in PPP Loans
• Documenting During COVID-19 - What You Need to Know
• Donning and Doffing PPE
• Understanding Personal Protective Equipment
• Why Lawyers Always Say, "It Depends"
• Antibody Testing: Risks and Concerns
• 13 Ways Doctors of Chiropractic Can Participate During a Broader Medical Emergency or Natural Disaster
• Preparing for a New Normal
• How to Avoid a Coronavirus “Phishing” Scam in Your Practice
• Sanitation Guidelines and Best Practices for Risk Management in Your Practice 
• What You Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program
• Customer Support FAQs about COVID-19 and Your Practice 
• What Can You Do to Work On Your Practice Right Now?
• Federal and State Resources for Chiropractors
• Federal and State Resources for Naturopaths
• Should I Keep Practicing During This Pandemic?
• Protect Your Practice from Coronavirus Info Security Risks

Your Patients

• What is Contact Tracing and How are Scammers Taking Advantage
• Reopening Your Practice: A Patient Communications Checklist 
• What Constitutes a Fever?
• COVID-19 Resources in 30+ Languages
• Tips to Help Avoid Patient Abandonment During This Time
• COVID-19 Practice Exposure - Communicating With Your Patients
• 10 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Patients
• How to Discuss Coronavirus with Patients 
• Helpful Information to Share with Patients 
• HIPAA Reminder - COVID-19

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Forms

COVID-19 Informed Consent Form (PDF)

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Webinars

We are bringing together NCMIC sources, and experts in the broader field, to lead webinars discussing topics that are relevant to you in this historic time. 

Note: At this time, our free webinars are not eligible for continuing education (CE) credits. 

Past Recordings	Resources
NCMIC Leadership Discusses COVID-19
The Swiftly Changing Telehealth Environment	Telehealth Supplement (PDF)
Seeing Patients in the Time of COVID-19	Konarski-Hart Practice Plan (PDF) Are You Ready (PDF) Crisis Communication Plan (PDF)
How Your State Association Can Help -- Lizz Klein of COCSA
Mental Health Support for Your Patients (and you)	COVID-19 Stress Management Tips (PDF)
HIPAA Matters During Coronavirus Crisis	HIPAA Handout (PDF)
Malpractice Defense in the Time of COVID-19
NCMIC Leadership Team Update
Chiropractic for a World in Crisis	Nicole Ingrando Slides and Notes (PDF) Chiropractic for a World in Crisis Fucinari Notes (PDF)

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State Resources

Stay up to date on what's happening in your state. 

• State Chiropractic Associations
• State Health Departments
• State Licensing Boards

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Websites

For additional trusted resources about the coronavirus, we recommend these websites. We will monitor and update the list as the situation evolves.

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - COVID-19 and Regulatory Activities
• Serological testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
• Mental Health Resources for Health Care Providers
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Q&A
• Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students Borrowers and Parents
• CDC Communication Resources
• CDC How COVID-19 Spreads
• World Health Organization: Q&A on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• John Hopkins University COVID-19 Dashboard
• Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

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