COVID-19: Information for Providers
See below for detailed COVID-19 guidance for health care providers. For guidance for specific facility types, see COVID-19: Resources for Health Care Facilities.
NYC Health Alerts and Advisories
- Health Alert #6: Cases of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia after Receipt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF, April 13)
- Health Advisory #4: Updated Guidance for Use of Respirators by Health Care Personnel Caring for Patients With and Without COVID-19 in Health Care Settings (PDF, March 12)
- Health Advisory #3: Collect and Report Race and Ethnicity Data to Help Ensure Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF, February 2)
For more alerts and advisories, visit the Health Alert Network Archive.
Webinars
Next NYC COVID-19 Provider Webinar
Date/Time: Friday, May 14, at 1 p.m.
Registration: Register through WebEx
Recent Webinars
2021
- April 16: Recommendation to Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine; SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Implications for NYC
- Slides (PDF)
- March 19: COVID-19 and Maternal Health; Update on MIS-C in New York City
- Slides (PDF)
- March 5: Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in NYC
- Slides (PDF)
- February 22: Home Care Worker Vaccine Town Hall
Other Languages: Español | 繁體中文 - February 19: Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19 in NYC
- Slides (PDF)
- February 5: COVID-19 Vaccines: Clinical Considerations and Safety Monitoring
- Slides (PDF)
- January 22: COVID-19 Vaccination: Building Vaccine Confidence among Providers, Staff and Patients
- Slides (PDF)
- January 15: COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination Program in NYC: An Overview for Mental Hygiene Providers
- Slides (PDF)
- January 8: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in NYC
- Slides (PDF)
- December 18: Updates on the Epidemiology of COVID-19 in NYC; Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination and the NYC Campaign
- Slides (PDF)
- November 20: Long-term Sequelae of COVID-19; Updates on the Epidemiology of COVID-19 in NYC
- Slides (PDF)
- October 30: Update on COVID-19 Contact Tracing
- Slides (PDF)
- October 20: NYC DOHMH October 2020 Updates for Behavioral Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) Providers
- Slides (PDF)
- October 16: Increases in Community Transmission of COVID-19 in Certain Neighborhoods of New York City; Overview of SARS-CoV-2 Testing — the Good, the Bad and What to Use When
- Slides (PDF)
- September 18: Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Slides (PDF)
- August 21: Increasing COVID-19 Testing in NYC Communities Through Hyperlocal Response
- Slides (PDF)
- August 5: Competency Training and Best Practices for Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Adult Housing and Care Facilities
- Slides (PDF)
- July 24: Update on Epidemiology of COVID-19 in New York City; Improving Data for a Better Public Health Response to COVID-19
- Slides (PDF)
- July 10: Update on Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in New York City; Supporting Older Adults Who Live at Home: Care and Resources
- Slides (PDF)
- June 26: Safer Sex and COVID-19; Preventing Heat-Related Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic; Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
- Slides (PDF)
- June 23: COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Investigation in Residential Congregate Settings in NYC
- Slides (PDF)
- June 12: Epidemiology of COVID-19 in NYC; How to Access Hotels for COVID-19 Cases and Contacts
- Slides (PDF)
- April 24: Health Equity
- Slides (Summary) (PDF)
- Slides (Health Equity) (PDF)
Recent
2020
CME Accreditation Statement for Joint Providership
NYC Health + Hospitals is accredited by The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Webinars have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Requirements and Policies of the MSSNY through the joint providership of NYC Health + Hospitals and the NYC Department of Health. NYC Health + Hospitals designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Dear Colleague COVID-19 Updates
- Letter to Providers: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Scheduling Resources and Information (PDF, April 12)
- COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment in the Outpatient Setting (PDF, March 30)
- Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination (PDF, March 1)
- Letter to Providers: Demographic Data Collection from Vaccinations and Testing (PDF, February 17)
- Letter to Providers: Suggestions for Outreach to Patients 65 and Older (PDF, February 4)
- Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention During COVID-19 (PDF, January 19)
- Long-Term Sequelae of COVID-19 (PDF, December 3, 2020)
- Letter to Providers: Preventing Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (PDF, November 30, 2020)
- Flu Season During COVID-19 (PDF, October 13, 2020)
- Dermatologic Manifestations Associated With COVID-19 (PDF, September 24, 2020)
- Older Adult Care During COVID-19 (PDF, August 31, 2020)
- Restoring Outpatient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF, July 20, 2020)
- Health Inequities and COVID-19 (PDF, June 23, 2020)
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Testing
- COVID-19 Rapid Test Reporting in ECLRS: FAQS (PDF, January 20)
- SARS-CoV-2 Testing Overview (PDF, December 23, 2020)
- Health Alert #38: COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing and Screening Recommendations for People Who Live or Work in New York City (PDF, October 14, 2020)
- Health Advisory #37: All Point-of-Care COVID-19 Test Results Must be Reported Electronically (PDF, September 18, 2020)
- Letter to Providers: COVID-19 Test and Trace Corps (PDF, July 7, 2020)
- Public Health Laboratory Test Request Forms
- FDA: Coronavirus Testing Basics
Clinical Management
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
- Dear Colleague: COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment in the Outpatient Setting (PDF, March 30)
- Patient Handout: Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 (PDF, March 25)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | ײִדיש - Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Locations
- U.S. Health and Human Services: Monoclonal Antibody Distribution Locations
- NYC Health + Hospitals: Monoclonal Antibody Eligibility Screening Tool
- U.S. Health and Human Services: Monoclonal Antibody Resources for Health Care Professionals
General
- COVID-19 Provider FAQ (PDF, March 24)
- Framework for Providing Outpatient Medical Care in NYC During Winter 2020-2021 (PDF, December 31, 2020)
- CDC Webinar: Treating Long COVID: Clinician Experience with Post-Acute COVID-19 Care (January 28)
- Dear Colleague: Long-Term Sequelae of COVID-19 (PDF, December 3, 2020)
- Post-COVID Care Clinics (PDF, April 5)
- Identifying and Triaging Adult Patients at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19 in Outpatient Settings (PDF, April 13)
- CDC: Caring for Patients with Underlying Conditions
Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment
- COVID-19 Guidance for Isolation, Quarantine and Transmission-Based Precautions (PDF, March 26)
- Guidance for Home and Community Health Care Workers (PDF, July 18, 2020)
- Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Supply Companies (PDF, June 11, 2020)
- COVID-19 Outpatient Infection Control Quick Guide (PDF, April 11)
- Strategies for PPE Reuse and Extended Use (PDF, April 6, 2020)
Health Care Workers
- Behavioral Health Resources for Health Care Providers and Personnel During COVID-19 (PDF, December 1, 2020)
- Guidance for Home and Community Health Care Workers (PDF, July 18, 2020)
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Well-Being: Tips for Health Care Workers During COVID-19 (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | ײִדיש | العربية | Français | اردو |
Perinatal and Pediatric Care
- Recommendations for Providers Serving Patients Who Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding or With Newborns (PDF, March 13)
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): Guidance for Ambulatory Care Providers (PDF, June 24, 2020)
- Health Advisory #16: Updated Reporting Requirements for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID-19 (Formerly Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome) (PDF, May 18, 2020)
Equal Access to Care
- Addressing Health Inequities in Care During COVID-19 (PDF, July 30, 2020)
- Dear Colleague: Health Inequities and COVID-19 (PDF, June 23, 2020)
- Strategies to Promote Equitable Care by Reducing the Impacts of Implicit Bias (PDF, June 10, 2020)
- Poster: Addressing Implicit Bias (PDF)
Pulse Oximeter Program
- Pulse Oximeter Distribution Provider Guidance (PDF, January 7)
- Patient Fact Sheet: How to Monitor Your Oxygen Level (PDF, November 9, 2020)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | ײִדיש | العربية | Français | اردو |
Influenza During COVID-19
- Dear Colleague: Flu Season During COVID-19 (PDF, October 13, 2020)
- Influenza Season During COVID-19: Guidance for Emergency Departments (PDF, November 7, 2020)
- Influenza Prevention and Control, 2020-2021 (PDF)
- NYC's Weekly Influenza Surveillance Summaries
More COVID-19 Information for Providers
Additional Resources
- CDC: COVID-19 Information for Health Care Workers
- Medical Reserve Corps Request Form: Request volunteers to help with surge staffing needs.
- NYC Telehealth Tips
- NYC REACH COVID-19 Support: Support for telehealth, patient outreach and electronic medical records for primary care clinics.