Advocacy

COVID-19 Resources for the NAMSS Community

NAMSS is monitoring the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and is committed to serving you and the medical services profession. We will continue to share useful resources and information for our members and colleagues, including:

COVID-19 Resources

A Sample Disaster Credentialing Policy
AANP - COVID-19 State Emergency Response: Temporarily Suspended and Waived Practice Agreement Requirements
ABMS Statement on Competency-Based Medical Education during COVID-19 Residency and Fellowship Disruptions
ABMS Statement to DIOs Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
AHA - CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Car Guidance on Extensions
AMA - COVID-19 Volunteer Guide for Health Care Professionals
CMS - COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
CMS Expands Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
CMS Hospital Survey Priorities
CMS Provides Hospitals Flexibilities to Support COVID-19 Efforts
CMS Recommendations on Non-Emergent Non-COVID-19 Health Services
CMS Releases COVID-19 Interim Final Rule and Updates Flexibilities
CMS - Trump Administration Acts to Ensure U.S. Healthcare Facilities Can Maximize Frontline Workforces to Confront COVID-19 Crisis
Coronavirus: 6 Considerations for Retired Physicians Seeking to Help by Christopher Cheney, HealthLeaders, April 2, 2020
COVID-19: Dramatic Changes to Telepsychiatry Rules and Regs by Medscape - Mar 26, 2020
DEA Emergency Disaster Relief
The Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals
FSMB COVID-19 Resources Page includes information on:
- States Expediting Licensure for Inactive/Retired Licensees
- States Waiving Licensure Requirements in Response to COVID-19
- States Waiving Teleheath Licensure Requirements
FSMB to Expand Hospital Access to Physician Data Center (PDC)
Remedial Courses for Physicians - FSMB
A Guide to Emergency Credentialing and Privileging for Healthcare Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic
Guidelines for Reopening the Government
Healthcare Groups Call Upon Federal Government to Address PPE and Medical Equipment Shortages
HHS Issues Section 1135 Waiver, and CMS Issues Blanket Waivers of Health Care Laws, in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency The National Law Review, March 16, 2020
HHS Telehealth Resource Page
HRSA Temporarily Waives NPDB Query Fees
Joint Commission extends suspension of regular surveys until end of May
Joint Commission Issues Statement on Homemade Personal Protective Equipment
The Joint Commission - Some survey and review activities to resume in June — with some changes to protect safety
The Joint Commission Provides a Follow-Up FAQ to Its Homemade Face Masks Statement
The Joint Commission Statement by Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Executive, March 16, 2020
Joint Commission Statement on Mental Health Care for Providers and Healthcare Staff
The Joint Commission suspends regular surveys by Anuja Vaidya, Becker’s Hospital Review, March 17, 2020
Medicare Clarifies Recognition of Interstate License Compacts
Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
Member Telemedicine Credentialing Resource: NAMSS-ATA Credentialing by Proxy Guidebook
NAMSS and ATA Host Webinar: Telemedicine Legal Considerations: Credentialing by Proxy
NAMSS-ATA Credentialing by Proxy Guide
NAMSS Facebook Group
NAMSS PASS
NCQA COVID-19 Resources - including infromation on Accreditation Requirements
NPDB's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
One Member's Experience During a Disaster previously shared in Synergy
Physicians can practice across state lines; CMS urges hospitals to stop elective procedures by Gabrielle Masson, Becker’s Hospital Review, March 18, 2020
Privileging Requirements When Providing Services via Telehealth Links During a Disaster
Reappointment and Re-privileging Time Period During a Disaster
Requirements for Granting Privileges During a Disaster
Sample Disaster Privileges Form to Be Used within a Healthcare System
Sample Medical Staff Services Remote Working Agreement
Example list of IT equipment package
Sample MSSD Work From Home Agreement
Tips for Updating Job Descriptions with Remote Language
Virtual Meetings Tips
Remote staff engagement: game
Make telework work--for your team | Advisory Board
Time Study and Job Analysis Tool to monitor staff productivity
Example CVO Department Key Perfomance Indicators/Metrics Report
Example Medical Staff Department Key Performance Indicators/Metrics Report
Credentialing Aging Reports - Template
Provider Enrollment Aging Reports - Template
Credentialing Weekly File Turnover - Template
ECHO Production Data - Template
Provider Enrollment Weekly Enrollments - Template
The Secretary of Health and Human Services Letter from Alex M. Azar II, March 24, 2020
State Health Department Updates
Subscribe to The Joint Commission E-Alerts
As U.S. Licensing Authorities Seek to Expand Workforces, ECFMG|FAIMER Can Verify IMGs by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, April 8, 2020
MSP Temporary Staffing Agencies
- Hardenbergh Group
- Interim HealthCare
- The Greeley Company
- Galileo Search

Last updated 8/7/2020

For more information on COVID-19, visit:

World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

NAMSS COVID-19 Town Hall Recordings

NAMSS COVID-19 Town Hall I

Recorded April 3, 2020

NAMSS COVID-19 Town Hall II

Recorded May 1, 2020

A free recording of the NAMSS COVID-19 Town Hall II is now available!

Educational Opportunities

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