Resources to Help You Safely Return to Your Office-Based Practice

LHA Trust Funds has compiled a quick reference of resources and information for physicians seeking to reopen their practices safely.

This directory will be frequently updated with reopening guidelines, patient communication, office preparation techniques, and more.

General

• Guidelines: Opening Up America Again
• CDC: Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• CDC: Prepare Your Practice For COVID-19
• CDC Workplace Decision Tool: Considerations for Reopening During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
• AAFP: Checklist to Prepare Physician Offices for COVID-19
• FSMB: U.S. States and Territories Modifying Requirements for Telehealth in Response to COVID-19
• AMA: A Physicians Practice Guide To Reopening
• Joint Statement: Roadmap For Resuming Elective Surgery After COVID-19 Pandemic
• MGMA: COVID-19 Medical Practice Reopening Checklist
• CMS Recommendations Re-opening Facilities to Provide Non-Emergent Non-COVID-19 Healthcare

Ambulatory Care Centers

• Coronavirus: 3 Steps for Reopening Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• UCSF Ambulatory On-site Primary and Specialty Workflow for Patients with Respiratory Illness
• UCSF Health COVID-19 Ambulatory Adult Remote Triage

LDH Return To Work Guidelines

• COVID-19: Return To Work Certification
• Returning To Work Precautions

Patient Communication

• Phone Advice Line Tools
• COVID-19 eBook on Patient Engagement
• AMA: Pre-visit Screening Script Template

Patient Education

• LDH: Keep Illness From Spreading
• LDH: Testing Isolation Guidelines
• LDH: COVID-19 Deaf Assistance