Physician Resources
Physician Resources
IMPORTANT UPDATES 
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health (DPH) is hosting a series of informational calls to discuss infection prevention and guidance for COVID-19.
DHHS Informational Calls for Infection Prevention Guidance - Acute Healthcare Facilities
Wednesdays (recurring)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
Dial-In Number: (415) 655-0003
Meeting number (access code): 145 798 2033
Meeting password: CZrsx8m2HM3
This will be a reoccurring call which will take place on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. CT. There is no obligation to attend these meetings, but more to provide updated guidance and answer any questions acute healthcare facilities may have.
All previous and future calls and slides can be found through the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) website located here: https://www.nebraskahospitals.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information.html
PPE Request Form
If you need to request PPE you can complete the online form and submit your requests directly to DHHS.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT (3/20/2020): Nebraska Medical Association is calling upon all healthcare facilities in Nebraska to follow recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance on delaying elective non-essential medical procedures, surgeries, and tests until the COVID-19 public health emergency has been lifted by Governor Ricketts. READ FULL STATEMENT
CMS Adult Elective Surgery and Procedures Recommendations: Limit all non-essential planned surgeries and procedures, including dental, until further notice.
American Medical Association, American Pharmacists Association, and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists joint statement on Inappropriate Ordering, Prescribing or Dispensing of Medications to Treat COVID-19.
Laboratory Testing Capacity Survey - The NMA is partnering with Dr. Williams at DHHS to collect detailed information on the laboratory testing available in clinics and physician offices. We encourage you to please complete this survey to provide us with the most accurate information about the available testing capacity. If you have any questions on this please contact Amy Reynoldson at 402-440-8196.