COVID-19: Providers
General 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 Advisory #33: New Compensation Program for Vaccination Counseling and Commissioner's Advisory to Offer COVID-19 Vaccination Information (PDF, September 9)
- Commissioner's Advisory for Health Care Providers to Offer Unvaccinated Patients Information on COVID-19 Vaccination at Each Patient Visit (PDF, September 9)
- Health Advisory #8: Administration of Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Can Resume in New York City (PDF, April 26)
- 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)
For more alerts and advisories, visit the Health Alert Network Archive.
Webinars
Upcoming Webinars for Providers
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 28, at 2 p.m.
Featured Topic: What Clinicians Need to Know About the Latest CDC Recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Vaccination
Registration: Join through Zoom
Date/Time: Friday, October 15, at 1:30 p.m.
Featured Topic: COVID-19 Infection, Vaccination and Pregnancy
Registration: Register through WebEx
CDC Webinars
NYC Health Webinars
2021
- September 17: COVID-19 Vaccination Counseling: Commissioner Advisory and New Payment Program
- Slides (PDF)
- September 10: Updates on COVID-19 Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
- Slides (PDF)
- June 18: Updates on COVID-19 Health Inequities and Community Vaccination Strategies in New York City; LGBTQ+ Communities and COVID-19 Vaccination
- Slides (PDF)
- June 4: Updates on COVID-19 Epidemiology in NYC; Vaccines for Adolescents; Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
- Slides (PDF)
- May 14: Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines using Motivational Interviewing Techniques
- Slides (PDF)
- May 14: What Clinicians Need to Know About Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccination of Adolescents (CDC)
- Slides (PDF)
- March 19: COVID-19 and Maternal Health; Update on MIS-C in New York City
- Slides (PDF)
2020
- November 20: Long-term Sequelae of COVID-19; Updates on the Epidemiology of COVID-19 in NYC
- Slides (PDF)
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 Updates
- Letter to Providers: ACIP Recommends Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF, August 31)
- Letter to Providers: FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine and Extends Expiration Dates (PDF, August 24)
- Letter to Providers: Updates on COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment in the Outpatient Setting (PDF, August 20)
- Letter to Providers: Additional mRNA Dose for People Who Are Immunocompromised (PDF, August 16)
- Letter to Pediatric Providers: Tools and Materials to Help Increase Vaccination Among Adolescents (PDF, August 10)
- Letter to Providers: Guillain-Barré Syndrome After J&J COVID-19 Vaccine and Additional Doses (PDF, July 30)
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum (PDF, July 27)
- Letter to Providers: All New Yorkers Age 12 and Older Can Get Vaccinated at Home (PDF, July 15)
- Letter to Providers: Update Regarding Reports of Myocarditis and Pericarditis Following mRNA Vaccination (PDF, June 30)
- Letter to Providers: Changes to Recommendations on Monoclonal Antibody Therapy (PDF, June 17)
- Letter to Providers: COVID-19 Vaccine Updates — Updated Recommendations for Use of Johnson & Johnson/Janssen; Guidance for People Vaccinated Outside the U.S. (PDF, May 21)
- Letter to Providers: COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents and Coadministration (PDF, May 18)
- COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment in the Outpatient Setting (PDF, March 30)
- Letter to Providers: Clinical Considerations for Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF, March 22)
- Letter to Providers: Demographic Data Collection from Vaccinations and Testing (PDF, February 17)
- Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention During COVID-19 (PDF, January 19)
- Long-Term Sequelae of COVID-19 (PDF, December 3, 2020)
- Dermatologic Manifestations Associated With COVID-19 (PDF, September 24, 2020)
- Older Adult Care During COVID-19 (PDF, August 31, 2020)
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Testing
- SARS-CoV-2 Testing Overview (PDF, August 15)
- NYC COVID-19 Testing Frequency Recommendations (PDF, August 3)
- COVID-19 Rapid Test Reporting in ECLRS: FAQS (PDF, January 20)
- Health Advisory #39: Proper Use and Interpretation of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Tests (PDF, December 14, 2020)
- Public Health Laboratory Test Request Forms
- FDA: Coronavirus Testing Basics
Clinical Management
- COVID-19 Provider FAQ (PDF, August 19)
- Post-COVID Care Clinics (PDF, April 5)
Other Language: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | ײִדיש | العربية | Français | اردو - 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)
- CDC: Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Health Care Providers
- 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
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
- UPDATED: New York State Department of Health: How to Request COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics (PDF, September 23)
- Letter to Providers: Updates on COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment in the Outpatient Setting (PDF, August 20)
- Letter to Providers: Changes to Recommendations on Monoclonal Antibody Therapy (PDF, June 17)
- Dear Colleague: COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment in the Outpatient Setting (PDF, March 30)
- Patient Handout: Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 (PDF, August 20
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | ײִדיש | العربية | Français | اردو - Health Information Tool for Empowerment: Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Locations
- NYC Health + Hospitals: Monoclonal Antibody Eligibility Screening Tool
- U.S. Health and Human Services: Monoclonal Antibody Distribution Locations
- U.S. Health and Human Services: Monoclonal Antibody Resources for Health Care Professionals
Pulse Oximeter Program
- Pulse Oximeter Distribution Provider Guidance (PDF, January 7)
- Patient Fact Sheet: How to Monitor Your Oxygen Level (PDF, November 9, 2020)
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Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment
- COVID-19 Guidance for Isolation, Quarantine and Transmission-Based Precautions (PDF, August 20)
- Use of N95 Respirators: Fit Testing and Respiratory Protection Program Resources (PDF, May 26)
- Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Supply Companies (PDF, June 11, 2020)
- COVID-19 Outpatient Infection Control Quick Guide (PDF, April 11)
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
- Visual Abstract: Build Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF, September 2021)
- Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF, July 26)
- Visual Abstract: COVID-19 Magnified Inequities and Structural Racism in NYC (PDF, June 7)
- Addressing Health Inequities in Care During COVID-19 (PDF, July 30, 2020)
- Strategies to Promote Equitable Care by Reducing the Impacts of Implicit Bias (PDF, June 10, 2020)
- Poster: Addressing Implicit Bias (PDF)
Self Care for Health Care Workers
- Behavioral Health Resources for Health Care Providers and Personnel During COVID-19 (PDF, December 1, 2020)
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Well-Being: Tips for Health Care Workers During COVID-19 (PDF)
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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.