Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resources for CMS members

Colorado Medical Society issued a joint statement with the House of Medicine on prescribing, dispensing, and ordering of COVID-19 medications. (Updated April 2)

American Medical Association issued a joint statement with the American Pharmacists Association and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists on ordering, prescribing or dispensing COVID-19 medications (April 17)

Colorado.gov

• Governor's administration guidance on liability during the COVID-19 emergency (letter)
• Executive Order D 2020 045 Permitting the Limited Recommencement of Voluntary or Elective Surgeries and Procedures in Colorado
  • On April 27th, Colorado moved to a Safer-At-Home phase (Executive Order D 2020 044) where certain businesses and services, including elective surgeries and procedures, will be allowed to take place. Elective surgeries and procedures are addressed in Executive Order D 2020 045. CDPHE released a Public Health Order (20-28) regarding Safer at Home and Amended Public Health Order 20-29 outlining requirements for practices considering resuming elective procedures and surgeries. Providers are still recommended to utilize telehealth where possible.
• Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) COVID-19 Updates for Licensees and Consumers
  • COVID-19 FAQ for Healthcare Professionals

AMA

• A physician guide to practice re-opening

• CPT reporting for COVID-19 testing

CMS.gov

• Elective surgery recommendations, 3/18/20

• Advance Care Planning Billing Guide

CDC

• Advice for providers with potential COVID-19 exposure.3/7/20

• How to prepare for transport and arrival of patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

• How to collect, handle, and test clinical specimens for COVID-19.

• Advice for providers sending patients home with mild symptoms of suspected or confirmed COVID-19. 2/12/20

• Advice for facilities managing confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients that must remain in the facility. 3/10/20

• Information on sterilization of non-medical facilities such as schools and offices after someone confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 has been in the facility. 3/6/20

AAFP

• Information on how to prepare physician offices for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. 3/12/20

AAPM

• Pain Management Best Practices

CAPC

• COVID-19 Response Resources

CDPHE

• Information on how to minimize spread and exposure from patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 in health care settings. 3/1/20

• Clinical assessment guidelines to determine if a patient is likely infected with COVID-19. 3/5/20

AMA

• CPT reporting for COVID-19 testing

American Bar

• ABA Guide to Selecting a Healthcare Agent

Other

• MDPOA fillable PDF
• The Conversation Project: Being Prepared in the Time of COVID
• Vital Talk: Communication Skills
• Ariadne Labs: COVID-19 Response Kit