COVID Vaccine Updates for ASHNHA members

To provide timely, accurate, and on-going information, ASHNHA will be distributing a weekly document with updates on the COVID vaccines. You are welcome to customize or cut and paste into other newsletters.  

Safety of COVID Vaccines– Vaccine Update November 24, 2020

Upcoming Education Event

Jay Butler, MD: Addressing Alaska Healthcare Stakeholders about COVID-19 Vaccine 

Update for Alaskan medical providers and healthcare stakeholders on COVID-19 vaccine development, distribution, and clinical use.

• When: Wednesday, December 2 at 7am-8am (AKST)
• Register: https://alaska.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-yaMPkytQcqs1WMwUlg0dg
• Ask a question: https://form.jotform.com/203275443257152

ASHNHA member COVID briefing calls – Every Friday 12 noon – 1 pm
Contact [email protected] if you would like more information

COVID-19 hotline for Alaska physicians

The number is 833-751-4212 and is for PHYSICIANS ONLY.
The line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but we ask you to restrict calls to 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. except for urgent and emergent questions.

AK Responders Relief Line
The call line functions as a crisis counseling and general support line for healthcare and behavioral professionals impacted by COVID personally and professionally.  The anonymous call line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The crisis call line is also available to immediate family members who may need help for a variety of behavioral health issues, and hard to label emotions, as a result of their loved one engaging on the front lines.

Alaska – general public contacts

• General questions and assistance: call 2-1-1.
• To report suspected violations of the health mandates, including quarantine: [email protected]
• For the general public, questions regarding DHSS COVID response, including mandates and alerts: [email protected]
• Data questions: [email protected]

Resources & Guidelines

This is for informational purposes only and should not replace any official guidance from DHSS or the CDC. Documents shared are often in draft form and are not for public or media release. Information is being shared to support good communication with facilities and providers. 

AHA COVID-19 Pathways to Recovery Toolkit
Resources for hospital leaders as they work to safely return to providing comprehensive health services to their community – May 4, 2020

• How to request PPE from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – Instructions

PPE Burn Rate Calculator (CDC version)