Clinical Guidance

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Guidance For Health Care Facilities

Testing, Reporting, Surge Planning and Vaccinations

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Isolation & Quarantine Orders

Supporting Material

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Health Alerts & Advisories

Alameda County Health Department

Find guidance for clinical settings, infection control, dental providers, and long-term care facilities.

In need of medical supplies (e.g., PPE) for your COVID19 response?

Provider Agencies and Healthcare Facilities based in Alameda County can request personal protective equipment (PPE) or medical supplies related to the COVID-19 pandemic by completing the
Storefront for Requesting PPE and Medical Supplies Specific for COVID-19 Form.

To access this storefront, please:

Go to Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency Storefront.
Click “Create Account” to complete the form with all requested information.
Click “Submit” once all details have been entered. You will thereafter receive a confirmation email for your request. Please note that you will not be able to view or request items during this step.
Await a separate email to confirm your account has been approved. Once your account is approved, you will then be able to access the storefront and request available items.

In need of medical personnel for your COVID19 response?

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Provider Agencies and Healthcare Facilities can request medically trained personnel who can help meet staffing needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. To make a staffing request, please complete the Resource Request Form for Medical Personnel Specific for COVID-19.

Please note: It is expected that all other options have been exhausted prior to using the links above to submit a medical supply or medical personnel request.

Interim Guidance on Testing for SARS-CoV-2 before Non-Urgent Surgical, Dental, and Diagnostic Procedures (ACPHD, 8/7/2020)
Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens from PUIs for COVID-19 (CDC)
Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with COVID-19 (CDC)
Point of Care Testing Guidance (ACPHD, 10/19/20)
Point of Care Testing Guidance Addendum (ACPHD, 1/21/21
Alameda County COVID-19 Laboratory Testing Guidance for Clinicians (ACPHD, 9/24/2020)
COVID-19 Re-testing Guidance (ACPHD, 5/13/21)

Clinical Guidance for Pediatric Patients with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with SARS-CoV-2 and Hyperinflammation in COVID-19 (ACR)
Returning to Play After Coronavirus Infection: Pediatric Cardiologists' Perspective
COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports and Physical Activity (AAP)
Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Newborns 0 – 30 days old who are exposed to COVID-19 and when to call 9-1-1 (ACPHD 3/15/21): English
Guidance for Parents or Caregivers of Infants & Children 1 month to 17 years old who are exposed to COVID-19 and when to call 9-1-1 (ACPHD 3/15/21): English
Long guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Newborns 0 – 30 days old who are exposed to COVID-19 (ACPHD 2/19/21): English
Long guidance for Parents or Caregivers of Infants & Children 1 month to 17 years old who are exposed to COVID-19 (ACPHD 2/19/21): English

Alameda County Health Alerts Page
COVID-19 General Resources Page (CDPH)
Resources for N-95 Fit Testing (ACPHD, 9/30/2020)
Ten Clinical Tips on COVID-19 for Healthcare Providers Involved in Patient Care (CDC)
Prepare to Care for COVID-19: Get Your Practice Ready (CDC)
Alameda County EMS Resources (AC-EMS)

Have you had close contact with someone with COVID-19? (ACPHD, 10/12/20): English | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Stop the Spread of Germs Poster (CDC) English | Spanish | Chinese
Support for People Who Have a Hard Time Wearing Face Coverings (Masks)