EMS Covid-19 Information and Resources

EMS Covid-19 Information and Resources

COVID-19 Information

This page provides information and resources related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Scroll down and click the tabs to find information that is relevant to your needs. We will be updating this page as frequently as possible as this situation develops, so please check back for updates.

 

Opportunities To Help

  • California Health Corps – Register for the California Health Corps, which is a State program for trained medical and healthcare workers to sign up and provide availability to assist in the COVID-19 response. Register Here
  • Medical Surge Volunteer Sign Up – Register as a volunteer with the County of Alameda to assist with the COVID-19 response. Medically and non-medically trained volunteers will be needed. Register Here

Click here for more information. 

 

Situational Status Reporting

  • Situation Status Form for Facilities Specific to COVID-19 – This form is for EMS Provider Agencies and Healthcare Facilities to report their service’s or facility’s status related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Report Status

Resource Requests

Please note: When you are placing a request via the links below, it is expected that you have exhausted every other means for obtaining the requested items.

  • Chiropractic Requests – PPE Requests for Chiropractic offices will be managed through the California Chiropractic Association. Please proceed to the following link: Chiropractic Association PPE Request Form
  • Dental And Related Requests – If you are providing dental/orthodontic care and are in need of supplies, please reach out to the Dental Societies that serve Alameda County with your requests. Links to those societies are below:
          –Alameda County Dental Society
          –Berkeley Dental Society
          – Southern Alameda County Dental Society
  • Optometry/Ophthalmology Related Requests – Requests for emergency supplies for optometry or ophthalmologist offices will be managed through the Alameda, Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society (ACCCOS). Please proceed to the following link:  Alameda County Optometrists, COVID-19 Request for PPE Form
     
  • City of Berkeley – If your organization/facility is located within the City Of Berkeley and is in need of emergency supplies, please send an email to: berkeleymedhealth@cityofberkeley.info with your request.
  • Storefront for requesting PPE and Medical Supplies Specific for COVID-19 – This storefront is for EMS Provider Agencies and Healthcare Facilities based in Alameda County to request personal protective equipment (PPE) or medical supplies related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Access the Storefront

 

To access this storefront, you must do the following:

  1. Request that an account be created by following the link above, clicking “Create Account,” and then completing the form with all of the requested information. Then click “Submit.” You will then receive an email confirming your request. You will not be able to view or request items during this step.
  2.  You will receive a separate email confirming that your request for an account was approved.
  3. Once you have received an email stating that your account was approved, you will then be able to access the storefront and request items that are available.

 

  • N95 Fit Testing – If you are looking for organizations that provide N95 Respirator Fit Testing Services, please see: Resources for Respirator Fit Testing for Alameda County
  • Resource Request Form for Medical Personnel Specific for COVID-19 – This form is for EMS Provider Agencies and Healthcare Facilities to request medically trained personnel to meet their staffing needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Request medically trained personnel
  • Resource Requests for non-medical personnel, non-medical supplies and other items specific for COVID-19 should be submitted through your local city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). If the city can not fill the request they will escalate the request to the County. DO NOT SUBMIT A FORM THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. 

 

Resources For the General Public

General Guidance and Information for the Public – http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx 

March 20, 2020 – Information for Older Adults – English  |  Arabic |  Chinese | Farsi |  Spanish | Tagalog |  Vietnamese

March 10, 2020 – Alameda County Press Release – New Case and Guidance COVID-19

March 10, 2020 – Alameda County COVID-19 FAQs

 

Resources for First Responder Personnel

First Responder Personnel

 

Resources for Healthcare Facilities

April 3, 2020 – Receiving Facility and EMS Interaction and Transfer of Care Guidance

March 20, 2020 – First Responder and Healthcare Worker Guidance for Possible Exposure – COVID-19

Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators – CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/guidance-hcf.html – CDC Guidance for Healthcare Facilities

 

Alameda County EMS Issued Communications

 

EMS COVID-19 Forms

Situation Status:

  • Situation Status Form Specific to COVID-19 – This form is for EMS Provider Agencies and Healthcare Facilities to report their service’s or facility’s status related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Get Situation Status Form

Reference sheet of questions from the Situation Status Form See Form