COVID-19 Resources
Last updated: 06/01/2020
LANGUAGE USE UPDATE:
The CNDA has conducted an analysis of recent FTC citation letters and is recommending that practices limit the use of the terms "COVID" and "coronavirus" to discussions around clinic hours and safety only, and not at all when discussing supplements or treatments. These targets are not specific to NDs but to any and all clinics that the FTC deems is using misleading and false information. While this may seem harsh, for the protection of the naturopathic community and your own practices we encourage you to heed these cautionary recommendations.
*** Licensees Authorized to Administer Vaccines in California ***
GETTING BACK TO FACE-TO-FACE PRACTICE:
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COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Office Workspaces
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Cal/OSHA COVID-19 General Checklist for Office Workspaces
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CDC: Framework for Healthcare Systems Providing Non-COVID-19 Clinical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
GENERAL INFORMATION
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AANP ND Resource Page
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List of Current CA Executive Orders related to COVID-19
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Language Guidelines for Practitioners during COVID-19
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Malpractice coverage and COVID-19 (forwarded from Aegis Insurance)
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RHC Resource Page
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CDC - Evaluating and Testing Persons for COVID-19
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State of California Resource page
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California Counties Resource Page
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DEA Exceptions/Resources during State of Emergencies
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California Department of Public Health Guidance Documents
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Live Case Tracker
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COVID-19 Naturopathy Support Clinical Registry via NUNM
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ZOOM Webinar Support during COVID-19
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
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CARES Act Relief Funds Toolkit
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COVID-19 Federal Stimulus Summary
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US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Guide
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US Small Business Administration COVID-19 Loan Resources
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Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program - slide deck from SGR Legal Group webinar
BUILDING A VIRTUAL PRACTICE RESOURCES
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Meghan Walker ND Virtual Practice Toolkit - free with signup
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Dr. Tyna Moore ND Intro to Recession Proof Marketing - free with signup
TELEHEALTH INFO DURING COVID-19
We understand that interest and demand for working with patients remotely has increased during this time. Please see the below points and read the telehealth policy for NDs licensed in California. The AANP is in the process of putting together additional best practice guidelines for telehealth and we encourage you to review those once they are available.
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As a licensed ND in California you are able to conduct telehealth visits for patients residing within the state of California, or who have proof of residence within the State.
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Care may be established remotely (i.e. you may conduct an FOC via telehealth). However, not all malpractice insurers may cover this.
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Consent from the patient for telehealth must be documented. This can include documentation of a verbal agreement.
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Providers can TEMPORARILY use non-HIPAA compliant video conferencing platforms. This ends when the Public Health Emergency ends. Thereafter, HIPAA compliant platforms must be used.
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Popular platforms for telehealth include VSee, Doxy.me, Zoom
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Charm is currently allowing users to use their telehealth feature for free (normally $20/mo)
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As with all visits, you are responsible for the information shared with you; if you learn something that warrants an in-person assessment you must refer that patient for appropriate care.
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Proper judgement should be exercised in providing treatment recommendations for any diagnoses dependent on physical exam.