COVID-19 Related Business, Employee, and Information Resources
COVID-19 vaccine information.
Visit our Washington telehealth web page for information on that topic.
Visit our Washington telehealth web page for information on that topic.
APTA and APTA Washington Guidance and News
Click Here to Read More...- APTA report: Impact of COVID-19 on the Physical Therapy Profession (June 2020)
- APTA Washington recommendations on resuming non-urgent care. (May 18, 2020)
- Practice guidance for various settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. (March 13, 2020)
- APTA Washington member Carrie Hall, a private practice clinic owner, describes why and how her practice stays open during the pandemic. (June 1, 2020)
- APTA Washington member Amanda Chilvers shared the journey leading her outpatient team at a rural critical care hospital to close the department in order to shift resources to meet critical COVID-19 needs. (April 16, 2020)
- Minimizing risk when delivering home health (APTA news release, April 14)
- HHS deposits money into Medicare provider bank accounts (APTA news release, April 10)
- APTA Washington Board of Directors email regarding Treating PT Patients in a Stay Home, Stay Healthy World (March 24)
- APTA President Sharon Dunn’s letter to the membership about the challenges we’re facing during the COVID-19 epidemic and how we must face them together. (March 20)
- APTA Washington President Meryl Gersh: Guidelines Regarding Providing Patient Care During the COVID-19 Crisis (March 19)
- APTA Washington President Meryl Gersh: Is PT Care Allowed During the COVID-19 Pandemic? (March 17)
- APTA Statement on Patient Care and Practice Management During COVID-19 Outbreak (March 17)
- APTA COVID-19 Information Web Page
Governor Inslee, WS Deptartment of Health, FSBPT, and CDC Information
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Governor Inslee:
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and FSBPT:
CDC Guidance for Healthcare Facilities
- Vaccine Mandate guidance from the Department of Health (August 17, 2021)
- Vaccine Mandate by October 18 (August 9, 2021)
- Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery (January 11, 2021)
- Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-24.2, which updated the non-urgent medical and dental procedures proclamation to increase requirements on PPE use, testing of health care professionals, notifications of outbreaks and distancing requirements in non-clinical areas of health facilities. (November 25)
- Governor Inslee announced the end to stay at home order and issues Stay Safe - Washington's Phased Reopening Plan. (May 29)
- Governor Inslee updates guidance regarding elective surgery and other procedures. (May 7)
- Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers list.
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and FSBPT:
- Secretary of Health face coverings proclamation (June 29, 2021)
- For vaccine updates visit our COVID-19 vaccine update web page.
- DOH recommendations regarding providing in-person physical therapy care during COVID-19 pandemic. (April 6)
- DOH extends health provider licenses to Sept. 30.
- License exemptions from various states provided by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).
- DOH COVID-19 Web Page
- You might also visit your county department of health web page for more localized information.
CDC Guidance for Healthcare Facilities
Business and Employee Resources
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APTA Private Practice Section Resource (not password protected)
US Small Business Administration
US Small Business Administration
- Paycheck Protection, Small Business Debt Relief, and other financial assistance from US Small Business Administration as part of CARES Act passed on March 27
- US Small Business Administration information about loans and operating your business safely
- Employment Security information for employers affected by COVID-19
- Employment Security information for workers affected by COVID-19
- Governor Jay Inslee web page for businesses and workers affected by COVID-19
Volunteer During the Crisis
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APTA volunteer resources
Become an emergency volunteer through the Washington State Department of Health
Medical Reserve Corps - find a local unit
Local hospitals and nonprofits might also benefit from your help
Become an emergency volunteer through the Washington State Department of Health
Medical Reserve Corps - find a local unit
Local hospitals and nonprofits might also benefit from your help