Helpful Resources

We remain deeply committed to supporting you through this public health challenge. Below are links to resources we hope you find useful.

Tracking COVID-19 in the US:

Track potential patient volumes in your community: https://usafacts.org/visualizations/coronavirus-covid-19-spread-map/

Trending in your state:  https://91-divoc.com/pages/covid-visualization/

Educational Support:

Webinar Recording: Top 5 Clinical Engineering Preparedness Strategies for Uptime with COVID-19

Joint Commission COVID-19 Resources Page: https://www.jointcommission.org/covid-19/

Technical Resources:

NEW! COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers https://www.cms.gov/files/document/summary-covid-19-emergency-declaration-waivers.pdf

The Joint Commission Announces Deferring Performance Evaluation Requirements of Medical Imaging Equipment: https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/hospital-and-hospital-clinics/environment-of-care-ec/000002288/

FDA Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators:

https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/enforcement-policy-face-masks-and-respirators-during-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-public-health

Preparing your ultrasound fleet:

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/927470