COVID-19

The situation with COVID–19 is extremely dynamic and evolving rapidly. Guided by recommendations from the CDC, Department of Health, and our state government, CHOICE Regional Health Network and Cascade Pacific Action Alliance will continue to be flexible and make adaptive decisions focused on safety and care for our staff, partners, community members, and clients. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and are committed to supporting our partners and community members during this time.

Following the social distancing guidelines from the CDC and Governor’s Inslee’s “Stay Home. Stay Healthy” order, staff are currently working remotely. Please email reporting@cpaawa.org for assistance.

COVID-19 Provider News

Federal Provider Relief Fund Tip Sheet (credit: Healthier Here)

CDC Communications Toolkit for Limited English Proficient Populations

Urgent Oral Health Care

Integrating Oral Health into Telehealth

COVID-19 Guide for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Behavioral Health Institute (BHI) Resources and Support

OCHIN Funding for Broadband Access

SAMHSA Funding Opportunities

COVID-19 FEMA Relief Funding

Dept. of Commerce Community Development Block Grants for Rural Communities

Dept. of Commerce Behavioral Health Facilities Program for Capital Projects

Washington State Student and Youth Homelessness COVID-19 Response Fund

Behavioral health organizations that contract with MCOs that will be in a financial crisis in the next 2-4 weeks, please send an email to HCAMCprograms@hca.wa.gov. Subject line needs to be Urgent Financial Concerns.

For all other behavioral health provider types (prevention/recovery supports) with financial concerns, email the DBHR inbox at HCADBHRBHCOVID19@hca.wa.gov.

For other COVID related questions/concerns, email the DBHR inbox at HCADBHRBHCOVID19@hca.wa.gov

HCA Application for Zoom Lines

Learn more about a mobile platform for COVID-19 response

HCA Application for Laptop Loans for COVID-19 Telehealth

Billing for COVID-19 Testing

HCA Stakeholder Information for Apple Health and COVID-19

IMC Behavioral Health Provider Support During COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID-19 and Dental Providers

Molina Behavioral Health Provider Information

CDC Guidance of Risk Assessment and Healthcare Workers

CDC Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with COVID-19

Molina Telehealth Billing for COVID-19

Molina Healthcare COVID-19 Member Information

Coordinated Care COVID-19 Member Information

Amerigroup Telehealth (LiveHealth)

Community Health Plan of Washington COVID-19 Updates

Apple Health (Medicaid) and Telehealth

Family Planning COVID-19 Telemedicine

Apple Health (Medicaid) Clinical Policy and Billing for COVID-19

Bloodworks Northwest

Collective Medical COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 and Opioid Treatment

COVID-19 and MAT

COVID-19 Hospital Visitor Policy

The Moore Wright Group is opening up no-fee partnerships to government agencies, nonprofits, hospitals, cities, counties, school districts, tribes, and faith-based organizations for COVID-19 Disaster Distribution. If an organization does not have an existing partnership with TMWG they have to fill out the Disaster Distribution Partnership form:https://forms.gle/GFvGwA81bSZhz1Yb9. Partners can order (including cleaning supplies and personal care items) using the online: https://forms.gle/gmyVJBqSF92uytBy8.

COVID-19 State and Federal Updates

Washington Listens COVID-19 Support

Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center: Call 1-800-525-0127. The phones are staffed 7 days a week from 6am – 10pm.

Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 Page

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Page

Washington State Coronavirus Response Page

Governor Inslee Issues “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order

CDC Recommends Cloth Face Coverings

Unemployment Compensation in the Senate-Passed CARES Act

Department of Health COVID-19 FAQ

Department of Health Coronavirus Fact Sheet

Washington State Office of the Governor

Health Care Authority (HCA) COVID-19 Page

Washington Requests Medicaid Flexibility for COVID-19 Response

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Alien Emergency COVID-19 Medical Expansion

Washington State Dept. of Commerce Emergency Housing Grant for Counties

Upcoming Trainings

The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP) CHPW is hosting a Rapid Behavioral Health Education series for primary care providers who care for children. This training series offers effective behavioral health interventions via telemedicine, tailored to the unique and challenging contexts children and families are experiencing right now.

Dr. Larry Wissow, head of child and adolescent psychiatry for Seattle Children’s Hospital/UW and Dr. Francie Chalmers, pediatrician, Skagit Pediatrics, have teamed up with Dr. Robert Hilt and the Partnership Access Line to create this education series.
Every two weeks, from April 30-June 11, participants will watch two 15-minute training videos, at a time convenient to you, on specific clinical content and then join a live facilitated 60-minute discussion sharing what you have learned with other participants, case examples and what help or additional supports you need. Any provider can register here and recordings will be available following the live events on the WCAAP website. Topics include:
• Thursday, April 30, 7:30 – 8:30 AM: Introduction to the trainings
• Thursday, May 14, 7:30 – 8:30 AM: Relationship-building skills with patients; Structuring telehealth visits
• Thursday, May 28, 7:30 – 8:30 AM: Anxiety and low mood; Sleep and somatic complaints
• Thursday, June 11, 7:30 – 8:30 AM: Aggressive behaviors; Suicidality

Regional Public Health Departments

Cowlitz County Health and Human Services

Grays Harbor County Public Health and Social Services

Lewis County Public Health and Social Services

Mason County Public Health

Pacific County Public Health and Human Services

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

Wahkiakum County Public Health and Human Services

County Resources

Thurston County:

Thurston Strong – COVID-19 Recovery Initiative

Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties

Family Support Center

Join the Thurston Chamber Declassified weekly webinar at 2:00 on Thursdays for up-to-date information on business resources, state, federal and local actions, COVID-19 status, and advocacy efforts.

Thurston County COVID-19 Community Response Fund: Community Action Council (CAC) of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties is accepting calls and coordinating emergency assistance for residents of Thurston County. Call Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 4:00pm at 360-438-1100 or 800-878-5235.