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Staying Ahead of the Curve Health Care Child Care Education Businesses Individuals, Families and Communities Law Enforcement View Embed Guidance: Staying Ahead of the Curve Staying Ahead of the Curve General Guidance General Guidance NCDHHS Recommendations for Protecting Each Other from COVID-19 (Spanish) (Sept. 6, 2022) Testing and Exposure Guidance Flyer (Spanish) Face Coverings and Masks Face Coverings and Masks Mask Guidance for Improved Protectiveness (Spanish) Mask-Related Business Signage (Spanish) Health Care Providers Quick Links to Information Pages Vaccination Info for Providers Request PPE Therapeutics Info for Providers Specimen Collection Supplies Facilities Reporting Test Results Testing Surge Workgroup All Guidance for Health Care Providers and Local Health Departments CDC CDC Healthcare Workers Guidance CDC Interim Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions Resources for Healthcare Professionals Information for Laboratories CDC antigen test algorithm Infection Control Guidance Interim Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Healthcare Settings Resources for Health Departments Health Departments Community-Related Exposures Recommendations Health Departments Travel-Associated Exposures Recommendations Information for Clinicians on Therapeutic Options for Patients with COVID-19 Test for Past Infection Framework for Healthcare Systems Providing Non-COVID-19 Clinical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Dialysis CDC Frontline Staff Toolkit for Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities Health Care Settings CDC Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Alternative Care Sites Infection Prevention PPE Burn Rate Calculator Historically Marginalized Populations Historically Marginalized Populations Engagement Toolkit Home Care Settings Guidance for Congregate Living Settings (March 26, 2020) Guidance for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Infection (March 9, 2020) Laboratory Guidance North Carolina Division of Public Health SARS-CoV-2 Variant Guidance (Feb. 12, 2021) North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health Novel Coronavirus Guidance North Carolina State Laboratory Specimen Collection and Shipment Guidance (Sept. 21, 2020) CDC Information for Laboratories Local Health Departments NCDHHS Mitigation of Outbreaks Associated with Meat and Poultry Processing Plants (July 1, 2020) NCDHHS COVID-19 Long-Term Care Setting Toolkit What to Expect: Response to COVID-19 in Post-Acute Care Settings Considerations for Residents Admission/Readmission during a COVID-19 Outbreak in Post-Acute Care Settings COVID-19 Infection Prevention Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities Post-Acute Care Setting Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Tool Infection Prevention Education Resources Requesting PPE Management of Scarce Resources North Carolina Protocol for Allocating Scarce Inpatient Critical Care Resources in a Pandemic (Jan. 11, 2021) Strategies for Scarce Resource Situations (March 13, 2020) NC Healthcare Supply Conservation Considerations (Feb. 27, 2020) Healthcare Coalition Partners - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Resource Monitoring and Request Algorithm Medical Surge Strategy Checklist DOL Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Use of Filtering Facepiece Respirators After Their Expiration Date (March 13, 2020) Pharmaceuticals Interim Guidance for the use of Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19 (May 18, 2021) One-Pager for Patients NC Board of Pharmacy COVID19 Drug Preservation Rule Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Statement on Off-Label Usage CDC Considerations for Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Pandemic FDA Letter on Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers Provider Guidance for Patients 10 ways to manage your symptoms at home (CDC) Caring for someone sick at home (CDC) What to do if you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it (CDC) Providers Statewide Standing Order for COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing (July 25, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Sotrovimab Monoclonal Antibodies (April 6, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Bebtelovimab Monoclonal Antibodies (Feb. 15, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Subcutaneous Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Statewide Standing Order to Allow Pharmacists to Dispense Over the Counter At-Home COVID-19 Tests (Jan. 14, 2022) NCDHHS Secretary Kinsley’s Letter to Hospital CEOs (Jan. 13, 2022) NCDHHS At-Home COVID-19 Testing (Dec. 8, 2021) Temporary Suspension of Immunization and School Health Assessment Requirements due to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Sept. 24, 2021) North Carolina Division of Public Health SARS-CoV-2 Variant Guidance (June 17, 2021) NCDHHS Memo to North Carolina Health Care Providers (May 6, 2021) Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (Dec. 10, 2020) Antigen Results - Downloadable Excel Spreadsheet 10A NCAC 41A .0107 – Reporting of COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Results NCDHHS Guidance for Reporting of COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Results Guidance on Collecting COVID-19 Samples for Non-Clinical Community Partners Healthcare Facilities: Managing Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic Telehealth Coverage Policies by Health Plan FEMA Guidance to Hospitals on COVID Reporting Information for Clinicians on Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 Patients Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children NCDHHS Memo and Reporting Form (Dec. 1, 2020) CDC Health Advisory (May 14, 2020) Respiratory Protection Guidance (March 17, 2020) Outpatient and Crisis System Providers Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women ACOG Practice Advisory General Information Regarding Pregnant Individuals and COVID-19 CDC Evaluation and Management Considerations for Neonates At Risk for COVID-19 CDC Pediatric Healthcare Providers Caring for Children CDC Infection Control Guidance CDC Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers Persons Under Investigation Steps for People to Take After COVID-19 Testing (Spanish) (Dec. 8, 2021) Personal Protective Equipment Interim Guidance for Voluntary Respirator Use (Feb. 15, 2021) Interim Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment (March 12, 2020) CDC Guidance for Decontamination and Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators CDC Guidance on the Need for Fit Testing During Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks Vaccination Info for Providers Vaccination Info for Providers Information, guidance and tools for vaccinating North Carolinians. Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 12 Years and Older (Sept. 21, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine Administration (Sept. 21, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized monovalent Moderna/SPIKEVAX COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 12 Years and Older (Sept. 8, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized bivalent (original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5) Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 12 Years and Older (Sept. 2, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized bivalent (original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5) Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 18 Years and Older (Sept. 2, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Approved monovalent Pfizer/COMIRNATY COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients Ages 12 Years and Older (Aug. 31, 2022) NCDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Guidance (July 29, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Moderna mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 6-11 Years (July 25, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 6 Months to 5 Years (July 25, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients Ages 5-11 Years (July 25, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 6 Months to 4 Years (July 25, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Sotrovimab Monoclonal Antibodies (April 6, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Bebtelovimab Monoclonal Antibodies (Feb. 15, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Subcutaneous Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Strategies to Fill COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Secretarial Order 8 (March 3, 2021) - Allows licensed dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccinations Coadministration of the COVID-19 Vaccine (Sept. 24, 2021) Long-Term Care Facilities Long-Term Care Facilities Information page for long-term care facilities Infection Prevention Guidance and Resources NCDHHS COVID-19 Toolkit for Post-Acute Care Settings What to Expect: Response to COVID-19 in Post-Acute Care Settings (Oct. 28, 2021) Considerations for Residents Admission/Readmission during a COVID-19 Outbreak in Post-Acute Care Settings (Oct. 28, 2021) COVID-19 Infection Prevention Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities (Feb. 10, 2022) Post-Acute Care Setting Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Tool (Oct. 28, 2021) Infection Prevention Education Resources Requesting PPE Best Practices for Infection Prevention in Post-Acute Care Facilities (Oct. 28, 2021) CDC For Healthcare Settings Post-Acute Care Settings and Nursing Homes Landing Page Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities Home Care for People not Requiring Hospitalization Regional Infection Prevention Teams and Resources RIPS Team Program Overview ICAR Visit Basics COVID-Focused ICAR (Oct. 28, 2021) Comprehensive RIPS ICAR Additional Resources Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE) - Resources AHEC - Webinars, Slides, Assessments NC Communicable Disease Manual - COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) CDC PPE in Long Term Care Optimizing PPE Supply PPE Burn Rate Calculator NCDHHS Request PPE Respirators OSH ETS – Requirements for Voluntary Use of Respirators (Mini Resp Program) FDA - PPE Emergency Use Authorizations Lists of approved respirators Visitation CMS - QSO Nursing Home Visitation CDC - Visitation in Long Term Care NCDHHS - Guidance for Visitation, Quarantine and Communal Activities (Oct. 14, 2021) Vaccination NCDHHS Vaccination Information for Health Care Providers CDC - COVID-19 Risks and Vaccine Information for Older Adults NCDHHS Vaccination at Home Program Testing CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker CMS - QSO Testing Requirements in LTC CDC Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes CDC Antigen Test Algorithm NCDHHS Facilities Reporting Test Results NCDHHS Provider Memo for Testing and Reporting NC State Lab of Public Health - COVID-19 Clinical Laboratory Guidance NCDHHS Provider Memo regarding sequencing and breakthrough cases NCDHHS Sequencing Requests and Vaccine Breakthrough Reporting Other Guidance Staff CDC - Managing HCP with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 CDC - Mitigating Staff Shortages OSH ETS OSHA -COVID-19 ETS Federal Register Document NC Department of Labor - COVID-19 SPICE - OSHA ETS COVID Template Plan APIC Webinar and Slides Behavioral Health Resources: COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Strategies for Counties to Support Behavior Health and IDD Services COVID Letter to LME-MCOs NCDHHS Outpatient and Crisis System Providers NCDHHS Behavioral Health/IDD Day Program and Facility-Based Crisis Guidance (June 10, 2020) NC Innovations and TBI Waiver Appendix K FAQs (May 6, 2020) CDC Guidance for Direct Service Providers NC Medicaid Resources For Medicaid Providers - Information, guidance, policy requirements and billing codes for Medicaid providers to deliver care to beneficiaries. NC Medicaid: Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency NC Medicaid Policy Modifications Special Medicaid Provider Bulletins Accessibility Resources Accessibility Tips, Tricks and FAQs (Spanish) Advancing Equity through Language, Communication and Physical Access (Spanish) Accessibility at Drive-Thru Medical Sites Historically Marginalized Populations Engagement Toolkit For Providers with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Patients Video-based Telehealth Guidelines Guidance on Handling Calls from People with Hearing Loss Communication Guide for Providers Effective Communication with DeafBlind Patients During a Pandemic Clear Mask Guidance Videos in ASL with Captions View Embed Guidance: Child Care Child Care Information for Families Child care facilities, day camps and overnight camps are open. Child care centers and family child care homes are strongly encouraged to follow NCDHHS guidance for child care facilities. Families may be able to get help paying for child care through the Child Care Subsidy program. Need help finding a child care program? Call the NCDHHS and NC Child Care Resource and Referral network hotline at 1-888-600-1685. Download a free flyer about the hotline, available in English and Spanish. Information for Providers Health Guidance Managing COVID-19 Cases in Child Care Facilities (Spanish) (Sept. 6, 2022) Child Care Health Consultant Networks - Find the Consultant for Your County CDC Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Healthcare Settings CDC Information for Businesses and Employers CDC Information for Schools and Child Care Programs CDC Information for Child Care Programs That Remain Open CDC Guidance on Caring for Children Other Resources Get the latest COVID-19 information for child care from NCDHHS’ Division of Child Development and Early Education Smart Start Local Partnership – Find the Local Partnership for Your County NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19, including previous orders related to child care View Embed Guidance: Education Education Schools StrongSchoolsNC (K-12) StrongSchoolsNC: Public Health Toolkit - K-12 (Spanish) Vaccine Operational Guidance for Schools Procedures for Response to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools StrongSchoolsNC K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program StrongSchools.nc.gov: Information for Families Information for School Partners NCDHHS K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Guidance K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program - Communications Toolkit Preschool Memorandum on Preschool Programs and K-12 Public Health Guidance More Resources N.C. 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View Embed Guidance: Businesses Businesses Businesses NCDHHS Guidance Testing and Exposure Guidance Flyer (Spanish) Employer Guidance for Vaccinating North Carolinians (Spanish) (July 13, 2022) Vaccine Flyers for Workers Interim Guidance for Overnight Camp Settings (Spanish) (June 7, 2022) Interim Guidance for Day Camp Settings (Spanish) (June 7, 2022) Camp Door Sign with COVID-19 Symptoms (English, Spanish) Recommendations for Protecting Each Other from COVID-19 (Spanish) Interim Guidance for Manufacturing, Meat and Poultry Plants (Spanish) (Aug. 20, 2021) Flyer for Manufacturers and Meat and Poultry Processing Plants (Spanish) Interim Guidance for Using and Requesting Antigen Tests in High-Density Critical Infrastructure and Workplaces (April 20, 2021) Interim Guidance for Construction Settings (Spanish) (Aug. 7, 2020) CDC Resources CDC Information for Communities, Schools, Workplaces and Events Includes information for keeping workplaces, establishments and public services and infrastructure safe. CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers Includes guidance for the aviation, bus, rail and transit industries and information for critical workers. Other Resources Download/Share NCDHHS COVID-19 Fact Sheets, Flyers and Graphics NC Department of Commerce Resource Guide USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide NCDEQ Demystifing Cleaning in the Age of COVID-19 Webinar and Presentation Qualified Vendors Supporting COVID-19 Response NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers (July 1, 2022) Employers for H2B Seafood Processors and Housing Providers NCDHHS Employers for H2B Seafood Processors and Housing Providers (March 30, 2020) (Spanish) Individuals, Families and Communities Quick Links to Information Pages For information about child care, see Child Care Information For Families. Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Food and Nutrition Services Assistance People at Higher Risk StrongSchoolsNC Testing Program Wellness Resources Individuals NCDHHS Recommendations for Protecting Each Other from COVID-19 (Spanish) Face Coverings and Masks At-Home Testing Guidance for General Public (Spanish) (March 19, 2021) Pulse Oximeter Use Guidance (March 1, 2021) NCDHHS Program Descriptions Representative Payee Responsibilities and Stimulus Payments CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes Ways to Prevent Getting Sick How to Protect Yourself & Others Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Includes FAQs and recommendations Caring for Someone Sick at Home What to Do if You Are Sick Get Your Home Ready, with detailed planning guidance Guidance for Older Adults and COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People Guidance for Pet Owners U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights in Action Bulletin on Civil Rights, HIPAA and COVID-19 People Living with HIV CDC COVID-19: What people with HIV should know Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV People Who Have Disabilities COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for People with Disabilities from Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation with support from the CDC Foundation North Carolina Emergency Management Guidance on considerations of people with disabilities and other access and functional needs for COVID-19 (March 6, 2020) CDC COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers Testing and Vaccine Events/Sites For Community Partners Supporting North Carolina’s Vaccination Efforts - Toolkit for Partner Organizations (Spanish) NCDHHS Community Access Points for At-Home Tests NCDHHS Partner COVID-19 Testing Toolkit (Spanish) COVID-19 Testing Site Accessibility Checklist (Spanish) Travel NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 CDC Public Health Guidance for Potential COVID-19 Exposure Associated with International Travel or Cruise Travel CDC Coronavirus and Travel in the United States CDC Travel Guidance U.S. Department of State International Travel Information CDC Role in Helping Cruise Ship Travelers During the COVID-19 Pandemic CDC Travel FAQs NCDHHS COVID-19 Mitigation Measures (March 12, 2020) Tribal Communities CDC Tribal Communities Resources National Indian Health Board COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center Voting Voting Safely During COVID-19 (Spanish) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Polling Locations (Spanish) View Embed Guidance: Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Correctional Facilities NCDHHS Jail Health Toolkit COVID-19 Outbreak Toolkit for Local Confinement Facilities Overview of COVID-19 Response in Jails Infection Prevention Practices for Jail and Detention Center Staff COVID-19 Infection Prevention Practices for Jails and Detention Centers Staffing Guidance for Local Confinement Facility Administrators COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Local Confinement Facilities Medical Isolation of Detainees with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance for Detainees Monitoring of High-Risk Individuals for COVID-19 Best Infection Prevention Practices for Inmate Transfers During COVID-19 NCDHHS Jail Vaccination Toolkit Printable COVID-19 Vaccine Information Brochure for residents and staff (Spanish) Materials for Staff Printable flyer for staff (Spanish) Web flyer for staff (Spanish) Printable How to Get a Vaccine call cards for staff (Spanish) DPS Staff Videos Warren Correctional Institution Cabarrus Youth Development Center (Part 2) Materials for Residents Printable COVID-19 Vaccine Facts flyer for residents (Spanish) Template: COVID-19 vaccine consent form (Spanish) Template: COVID-19 vaccine declination form (Spanish) Suggested material: facilities can create their own “how to get a vaccine” card for residents with information on where to go or who to ask about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. 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Guidance & Information NC DHHS has adopted new CDC guidelines on quarantine and isolation for the general population and is in process of updating guidance documents. If the guidance you are looking for is not listed on this page, please refer to available guidance from the CDC. 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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Resource Monitoring and Request Algorithm Medical Surge Strategy Checklist DOL Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Use of Filtering Facepiece Respirators After Their Expiration Date (March 13, 2020) Pharmaceuticals Interim Guidance for the use of Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19 (May 18, 2021) One-Pager for Patients NC Board of Pharmacy COVID19 Drug Preservation Rule Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Statement on Off-Label Usage CDC Considerations for Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Pandemic FDA Letter on Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers Provider Guidance for Patients 10 ways to manage your symptoms at home (CDC) Caring for someone sick at home (CDC) What to do if you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it (CDC) Providers Statewide Standing Order for COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing (July 25, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Sotrovimab Monoclonal Antibodies (April 6, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Bebtelovimab Monoclonal Antibodies (Feb. 15, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Subcutaneous Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Statewide Standing Order to Allow Pharmacists to Dispense Over the Counter At-Home COVID-19 Tests (Jan. 14, 2022) NCDHHS Secretary Kinsley’s Letter to Hospital CEOs (Jan. 13, 2022) NCDHHS At-Home COVID-19 Testing (Dec. 8, 2021) Temporary Suspension of Immunization and School Health Assessment Requirements due to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Sept. 24, 2021) North Carolina Division of Public Health SARS-CoV-2 Variant Guidance (June 17, 2021) NCDHHS Memo to North Carolina Health Care Providers (May 6, 2021) Antigen Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (Dec. 10, 2020) Antigen Results - Downloadable Excel Spreadsheet 10A NCAC 41A .0107 – Reporting of COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Results NCDHHS Guidance for Reporting of COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Results Guidance on Collecting COVID-19 Samples for Non-Clinical Community Partners Healthcare Facilities: Managing Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic Telehealth Coverage Policies by Health Plan FEMA Guidance to Hospitals on COVID Reporting Information for Clinicians on Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 Patients Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children NCDHHS Memo and Reporting Form (Dec. 1, 2020) CDC Health Advisory (May 14, 2020) Respiratory Protection Guidance (March 17, 2020) Outpatient and Crisis System Providers Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women ACOG Practice Advisory General Information Regarding Pregnant Individuals and COVID-19 CDC Evaluation and Management Considerations for Neonates At Risk for COVID-19 CDC Pediatric Healthcare Providers Caring for Children CDC Infection Control Guidance CDC Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers Persons Under Investigation Steps for People to Take After COVID-19 Testing (Spanish) (Dec. 8, 2021) Personal Protective Equipment Interim Guidance for Voluntary Respirator Use (Feb. 15, 2021) Interim Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment (March 12, 2020) CDC Guidance for Decontamination and Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators CDC Guidance on the Need for Fit Testing During Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks Vaccination Info for Providers Vaccination Info for Providers Information, guidance and tools for vaccinating North Carolinians. Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 12 Years and Older (Sept. 21, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine Administration (Sept. 21, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized monovalent Moderna/SPIKEVAX COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 12 Years and Older (Sept. 8, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized bivalent (original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5) Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 12 Years and Older (Sept. 2, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Authorized bivalent (original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5) Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 18 Years and Older (Sept. 2, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for FDA Approved monovalent Pfizer/COMIRNATY COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients Ages 12 Years and Older (Aug. 31, 2022) NCDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Guidance (July 29, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Moderna mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 6-11 Years (July 25, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 6 Months to 5 Years (July 25, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients Ages 5-11 Years (July 25, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Patients 6 Months to 4 Years (July 25, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Sotrovimab Monoclonal Antibodies (April 6, 2022) Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Bebtelovimab Monoclonal Antibodies (Feb. 15, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Subcutaneous Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Recission of Statewide Standing Order for Intravenous Administration of Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab Monoclonal Antibodies (Jan. 24, 2022) Strategies to Fill COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Secretarial Order 8 (March 3, 2021) - Allows licensed dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccinations Coadministration of the COVID-19 Vaccine (Sept. 24, 2021) Long-Term Care Facilities Long-Term Care Facilities Information page for long-term care facilities Infection Prevention Guidance and Resources NCDHHS COVID-19 Toolkit for Post-Acute Care Settings What to Expect: Response to COVID-19 in Post-Acute Care Settings (Oct. 28, 2021) Considerations for Residents Admission/Readmission during a COVID-19 Outbreak in Post-Acute Care Settings (Oct. 28, 2021) COVID-19 Infection Prevention Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities (Feb. 10, 2022) Post-Acute Care Setting Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Tool (Oct. 28, 2021) Infection Prevention Education Resources Requesting PPE Best Practices for Infection Prevention in Post-Acute Care Facilities (Oct. 28, 2021) CDC For Healthcare Settings Post-Acute Care Settings and Nursing Homes Landing Page Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities Home Care for People not Requiring Hospitalization Regional Infection Prevention Teams and Resources RIPS Team Program Overview ICAR Visit Basics COVID-Focused ICAR (Oct. 28, 2021) Comprehensive RIPS ICAR Additional Resources Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE) - Resources AHEC - Webinars, Slides, Assessments NC Communicable Disease Manual - COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) CDC PPE in Long Term Care Optimizing PPE Supply PPE Burn Rate Calculator NCDHHS Request PPE Respirators OSH ETS – Requirements for Voluntary Use of Respirators (Mini Resp Program) FDA - PPE Emergency Use Authorizations Lists of approved respirators Visitation CMS - QSO Nursing Home Visitation CDC - Visitation in Long Term Care NCDHHS - Guidance for Visitation, Quarantine and Communal Activities (Oct. 14, 2021) Vaccination NCDHHS Vaccination Information for Health Care Providers CDC - COVID-19 Risks and Vaccine Information for Older Adults NCDHHS Vaccination at Home Program Testing CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker CMS - QSO Testing Requirements in LTC CDC Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes CDC Antigen Test Algorithm NCDHHS Facilities Reporting Test Results NCDHHS Provider Memo for Testing and Reporting NC State Lab of Public Health - COVID-19 Clinical Laboratory Guidance NCDHHS Provider Memo regarding sequencing and breakthrough cases NCDHHS Sequencing Requests and Vaccine Breakthrough Reporting Other Guidance Staff CDC - Managing HCP with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 CDC - Mitigating Staff Shortages OSH ETS OSHA -COVID-19 ETS Federal Register Document NC Department of Labor - COVID-19 SPICE - OSHA ETS COVID Template Plan APIC Webinar and Slides Behavioral Health Resources: COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Strategies for Counties to Support Behavior Health and IDD Services COVID Letter to LME-MCOs NCDHHS Outpatient and Crisis System Providers NCDHHS Behavioral Health/IDD Day Program and Facility-Based Crisis Guidance (June 10, 2020) NC Innovations and TBI Waiver Appendix K FAQs (May 6, 2020) CDC Guidance for Direct Service Providers NC Medicaid Resources For Medicaid Providers - Information, guidance, policy requirements and billing codes for Medicaid providers to deliver care to beneficiaries. NC Medicaid: Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency NC Medicaid Policy Modifications Special Medicaid Provider Bulletins Accessibility Resources Accessibility Tips, Tricks and FAQs (Spanish) Advancing Equity through Language, Communication and Physical Access (Spanish) Accessibility at Drive-Thru Medical Sites Historically Marginalized Populations Engagement Toolkit For Providers with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Patients Video-based Telehealth Guidelines Guidance on Handling Calls from People with Hearing Loss Communication Guide for Providers Effective Communication with DeafBlind Patients During a Pandemic Clear Mask Guidance Videos in ASL with Captions View Embed Guidance: Child Care Child Care Information for Families Child care facilities, day camps and overnight camps are open. Child care centers and family child care homes are strongly encouraged to follow NCDHHS guidance for child care facilities. Families may be able to get help paying for child care through the Child Care Subsidy program. Need help finding a child care program? Call the NCDHHS and NC Child Care Resource and Referral network hotline at 1-888-600-1685. Download a free flyer about the hotline, available in English and Spanish. Information for Providers Health Guidance Managing COVID-19 Cases in Child Care Facilities (Spanish) (Sept. 6, 2022) Child Care Health Consultant Networks - Find the Consultant for Your County CDC Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Healthcare Settings CDC Information for Businesses and Employers CDC Information for Schools and Child Care Programs CDC Information for Child Care Programs That Remain Open CDC Guidance on Caring for Children Other Resources Get the latest COVID-19 information for child care from NCDHHS’ Division of Child Development and Early Education Smart Start Local Partnership – Find the Local Partnership for Your County NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19, including previous orders related to child care View Embed Guidance: Education Education Schools StrongSchoolsNC (K-12) StrongSchoolsNC: Public Health Toolkit - K-12 (Spanish) Vaccine Operational Guidance for Schools Procedures for Response to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools StrongSchoolsNC K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program StrongSchools.nc.gov: Information for Families Information for School Partners NCDHHS K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Guidance K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program - Communications Toolkit Preschool Memorandum on Preschool Programs and K-12 Public Health Guidance More Resources N.C. 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CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers Includes guidance for the aviation, bus, rail and transit industries and information for critical workers. Other Resources Download/Share NCDHHS COVID-19 Fact Sheets, Flyers and Graphics NC Department of Commerce Resource Guide USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide NCDEQ Demystifing Cleaning in the Age of COVID-19 Webinar and Presentation Qualified Vendors Supporting COVID-19 Response NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers (July 1, 2022) Employers for H2B Seafood Processors and Housing Providers NCDHHS Employers for H2B Seafood Processors and Housing Providers (March 30, 2020) (Spanish) Individuals, Families and Communities Quick Links to Information Pages For information about child care, see Child Care Information For Families. Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Food and Nutrition Services Assistance People at Higher Risk StrongSchoolsNC Testing Program Wellness Resources Individuals NCDHHS Recommendations for Protecting Each Other from COVID-19 (Spanish) Face Coverings and Masks At-Home Testing Guidance for General Public (Spanish) (March 19, 2021) Pulse Oximeter Use Guidance (March 1, 2021) NCDHHS Program Descriptions Representative Payee Responsibilities and Stimulus Payments CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes Ways to Prevent Getting Sick How to Protect Yourself & Others Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Includes FAQs and recommendations Caring for Someone Sick at Home What to Do if You Are Sick Get Your Home Ready, with detailed planning guidance Guidance for Older Adults and COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People Guidance for Pet Owners U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights in Action Bulletin on Civil Rights, HIPAA and COVID-19 People Living with HIV CDC COVID-19: What people with HIV should know Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV People Who Have Disabilities COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for People with Disabilities from Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation with support from the CDC Foundation North Carolina Emergency Management Guidance on considerations of people with disabilities and other access and functional needs for COVID-19 (March 6, 2020) CDC COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers Testing and Vaccine Events/Sites For Community Partners Supporting North Carolina’s Vaccination Efforts - Toolkit for Partner Organizations (Spanish) NCDHHS Community Access Points for At-Home Tests NCDHHS Partner COVID-19 Testing Toolkit (Spanish) COVID-19 Testing Site Accessibility Checklist (Spanish) Travel NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 CDC Public Health Guidance for Potential COVID-19 Exposure Associated with International Travel or Cruise Travel CDC Coronavirus and Travel in the United States CDC Travel Guidance U.S. Department of State International Travel Information CDC Role in Helping Cruise Ship Travelers During the COVID-19 Pandemic CDC Travel FAQs NCDHHS COVID-19 Mitigation Measures (March 12, 2020) Tribal Communities CDC Tribal Communities Resources National Indian Health Board COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center Voting Voting Safely During COVID-19 (Spanish) NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Polling Locations (Spanish) View Embed Guidance: Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Correctional Facilities NCDHHS Jail Health Toolkit COVID-19 Outbreak Toolkit for Local Confinement Facilities Overview of COVID-19 Response in Jails Infection Prevention Practices for Jail and Detention Center Staff COVID-19 Infection Prevention Practices for Jails and Detention Centers Staffing Guidance for Local Confinement Facility Administrators COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Local Confinement Facilities Medical Isolation of Detainees with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance for Detainees Monitoring of High-Risk Individuals for COVID-19 Best Infection Prevention Practices for Inmate Transfers During COVID-19 NCDHHS Jail Vaccination Toolkit Printable COVID-19 Vaccine Information Brochure for residents and staff (Spanish) Materials for Staff Printable flyer for staff (Spanish) Web flyer for staff (Spanish) Printable How to Get a Vaccine call cards for staff (Spanish) DPS Staff Videos Warren Correctional Institution Cabarrus Youth Development Center (Part 2) Materials for Residents Printable COVID-19 Vaccine Facts flyer for residents (Spanish) Template: COVID-19 vaccine consent form (Spanish) Template: COVID-19 vaccine declination form (Spanish) Suggested material: facilities can create their own “how to get a vaccine” card for residents with information on where to go or who to ask about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. More information about the COVID-19 Vaccines Vaccine fact sheets (Spanish) COVID-19 Essentials: Presentation Slides (Spanish) Printable COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (Spanish) Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Fertility Flyer (Bilingual) How Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Come to You (Spanish) 10 Facts You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (Spanish) Other Guidance Webinar: COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations in Detention Centers and Jails (Slides) Webinar: Outbreak prevention strategies for County Jails Webinar: Outbreak prevention strategies for State Prisons CDC Resources CDC Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities CDC Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Correctional and Detention Facilities CDC FAQs for Correctional and Detention Facilities administrators, staff, people who are incarcerated, and families
Guidance: Staying Ahead of the Curve Staying Ahead of the Curve General Guidance General Guidance NCDHHS Recommendations for Protecting Each Other from COVID-19 (Spanish) (Sept. 6, 2022) Testing and Exposure Guidance Flyer (Spanish) Face Coverings and Masks Face Coverings and Masks Mask Guidance for Improved Protectiveness (Spanish) Mask-Related Business Signage (Spanish)
Guidance: Child Care Child Care Information for Families Child care facilities, day camps and overnight camps are open. Child care centers and family child care homes are strongly encouraged to follow NCDHHS guidance for child care facilities. Families may be able to get help paying for child care through the Child Care Subsidy program. Need help finding a child care program? Call the NCDHHS and NC Child Care Resource and Referral network hotline at 1-888-600-1685. Download a free flyer about the hotline, available in English and Spanish. Information for Providers Health Guidance Managing COVID-19 Cases in Child Care Facilities (Spanish) (Sept. 6, 2022) Child Care Health Consultant Networks - Find the Consultant for Your County CDC Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Healthcare Settings CDC Information for Businesses and Employers CDC Information for Schools and Child Care Programs CDC Information for Child Care Programs That Remain Open CDC Guidance on Caring for Children Other Resources Get the latest COVID-19 information for child care from NCDHHS’ Division of Child Development and Early Education Smart Start Local Partnership – Find the Local Partnership for Your County NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19, including previous orders related to child care
Guidance: Education Education Schools StrongSchoolsNC (K-12) StrongSchoolsNC: Public Health Toolkit - K-12 (Spanish) Vaccine Operational Guidance for Schools Procedures for Response to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools StrongSchoolsNC K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program StrongSchools.nc.gov: Information for Families Information for School Partners NCDHHS K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Guidance K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program - Communications Toolkit Preschool Memorandum on Preschool Programs and K-12 Public Health Guidance More Resources N.C. Department of Public Instruction COVID-19 Response and Resources CDC's Parents and Caregivers - What is Your School Doing to Protect Your Child from COVID-19? Colleges and Universities Higher Education Resources CDC Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education (Spanish) CDC's Parents and Caregivers - What is Your School Doing to Protect Your Child from COVID-19?
Guidance: Businesses Businesses Businesses NCDHHS Guidance Testing and Exposure Guidance Flyer (Spanish) Employer Guidance for Vaccinating North Carolinians (Spanish) (July 13, 2022) Vaccine Flyers for Workers Interim Guidance for Overnight Camp Settings (Spanish) (June 7, 2022) Interim Guidance for Day Camp Settings (Spanish) (June 7, 2022) Camp Door Sign with COVID-19 Symptoms (English, Spanish) Recommendations for Protecting Each Other from COVID-19 (Spanish) Interim Guidance for Manufacturing, Meat and Poultry Plants (Spanish) (Aug. 20, 2021) Flyer for Manufacturers and Meat and Poultry Processing Plants (Spanish) Interim Guidance for Using and Requesting Antigen Tests in High-Density Critical Infrastructure and Workplaces (April 20, 2021) Interim Guidance for Construction Settings (Spanish) (Aug. 7, 2020) CDC Resources CDC Information for Communities, Schools, Workplaces and Events Includes information for keeping workplaces, establishments and public services and infrastructure safe. CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers Includes guidance for the aviation, bus, rail and transit industries and information for critical workers. Other Resources Download/Share NCDHHS COVID-19 Fact Sheets, Flyers and Graphics NC Department of Commerce Resource Guide USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide NCDEQ Demystifing Cleaning in the Age of COVID-19 Webinar and Presentation Qualified Vendors Supporting COVID-19 Response NC Executive Orders related to COVID-19 Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Migrant Farm Workers and Their Employers (July 1, 2022) Employers for H2B Seafood Processors and Housing Providers NCDHHS Employers for H2B Seafood Processors and Housing Providers (March 30, 2020) (Spanish)
Guidance: Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Correctional Facilities NCDHHS Jail Health Toolkit COVID-19 Outbreak Toolkit for Local Confinement Facilities Overview of COVID-19 Response in Jails Infection Prevention Practices for Jail and Detention Center Staff COVID-19 Infection Prevention Practices for Jails and Detention Centers Staffing Guidance for Local Confinement Facility Administrators COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Local Confinement Facilities Medical Isolation of Detainees with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance for Detainees Monitoring of High-Risk Individuals for COVID-19 Best Infection Prevention Practices for Inmate Transfers During COVID-19 NCDHHS Jail Vaccination Toolkit Printable COVID-19 Vaccine Information Brochure for residents and staff (Spanish) Materials for Staff Printable flyer for staff (Spanish) Web flyer for staff (Spanish) Printable How to Get a Vaccine call cards for staff (Spanish) DPS Staff Videos Warren Correctional Institution Cabarrus Youth Development Center (Part 2) Materials for Residents Printable COVID-19 Vaccine Facts flyer for residents (Spanish) Template: COVID-19 vaccine consent form (Spanish) Template: COVID-19 vaccine declination form (Spanish) Suggested material: facilities can create their own “how to get a vaccine” card for residents with information on where to go or who to ask about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. More information about the COVID-19 Vaccines Vaccine fact sheets (Spanish) COVID-19 Essentials: Presentation Slides (Spanish) Printable COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs (Spanish) Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Fertility Flyer (Bilingual) How Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Come to You (Spanish) 10 Facts You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (Spanish) Other Guidance Webinar: COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations in Detention Centers and Jails (Slides) Webinar: Outbreak prevention strategies for County Jails Webinar: Outbreak prevention strategies for State Prisons CDC Resources CDC Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities CDC Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Correctional and Detention Facilities CDC FAQs for Correctional and Detention Facilities administrators, staff, people who are incarcerated, and families
