Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Special Communications

Below are links to AHA resources developed in response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For all coronavirus resources and news updates, visit our COVID-19 page.

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AHA model comments on OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard.
The Pandemic: A Time of Challenges and Champions reveals the extreme conditions hospitals and health systems faced during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data this week affirming the safety of COVID-19 vaccines early in pregnancy.
Eighteen months since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, AONL is continuing its COVID-19 survey of nurse leaders.
The AHA joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Medical Association in urging the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to void a district court decision that refused to allow a case involving the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2005 to proceed in federal court and sent it back to state court for further proceedings.
These resources can offer immediate support for addressing your stress and wellbeing. In addition to accessing one or more of the resources below, you may find it helpful to reach out to a trusted co-worker, family member, or friend for additional support or help navigating your next steps.
You may be feeling pushed to your limits, whether it’s by the situation that is currently unfolding in your environment due to COVID-19 or other work, family, or social challenges. These free services can help you manage your stress levels and mental health.
Prioritize your mental well-being with these resources designed to help manage distress and maintain resilience.
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling says the future belongs to innovators who invest time in understanding how physicians practice.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) Team Training, in partnership with the Project Firstline collaborative, released free on-demand training to help hospitals and health
Dr. Trestman and Dr. Hochman reflect on the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of health care professionals, patients and families.
The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201
A summer 2020 survey of 2,459 nurses and other non-physician clinicians at a large health system identified several work-environment factors that significantly
The Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act (S. 2493/H.R. 4735) was introduced yesterday in the Senate and House.
Communities of color, who over the past year have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, also experienced emotional distress exacerbated by events surrounding the murder of George Floyd.
The AHA joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Medical Association in urging the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to void a district court decision that refused to allow the case to proceed in federal court and denied the full protections of the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2005 for health care providers and other covered entities involved in the administration, manufacture, distribution, use or allocation of countermeasures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The health, safety and well-being of health care personnel – and the patients and communities they serve – is the highest priority for America’s hospitals and health systems.