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Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas (12/3/20) - 164,310 cases
Confirmed Active Cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas (12/3/20) - 17,109
Confirmed COVID-19 related deaths in Arkansas (12/3/20) - 2,555 deaths

Testing & Vaccine	Community Pharmacy Practice
CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program: If you are interested in offering COVID-19 vaccines in your community pharmacy or clinic, the Department of Health has a COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement COVID-19 Vaccine Program Enrollment Instructions COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement - Electronic Form COVID-19 Provider Resource Links Arkansas Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Draft Plan COVID-19 Vaccination Program Planning Assumptions for Jurisdictions COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations Strategy for Distributing a COVID-19 Vaccine Vaccine Distribution Process Arkansas Department of Health Online COVID-19 Test Reporting Tool ADH Online COVID-19 Test Reporting Presentation CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit Guidance from HHS Authorizing Vaccine Administration August 19 - Pharmacists And Interns Authorized to Administer Vaccines (Ages 3-18) September 9 - Pharmacists and Interns Authorized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations October 21 - Pharmacy Interns and Technicians Authorized to Administer Childhood Vaccines (Ages 3-18), COVID-19 Vaccines (Ages 3+), and COVID-19 Tests APhA Guide to HHS Decisions on Immunization Authority (Note: This handout was created prior to the October 21 HHS guidance authorizing technicians to administer vaccines) COVID Vaccination (3-18): In order to administer the COVID-19 vaccination to patients 18 years of age or younger, pharmacists must inform the patient and the adult caregiver of the importance of a well-child visit with a pediatrician or other licensed primary-care provider and refer patients as appropriate. A Task Force on Pharmacist Engagement in State-Based COVID Vaccination has developed three tools for use by pharmacists to satisfy this requirement: Well-Child Visit Brochure Referral Form Well-Child Visit (Template) Well-Child Checkup Letter (Template) Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program for COVID-19 Vaccination - FAQs	Directive Regarding Prohibition of the Use of Non-FDA Approved Serologic Tests for the Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 Infections CLIA Program and Medicare Laboratory Services How to Obtain a CLIA Certificate CDC Updates Pharmacy Personnel Guidelines CDC Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed COVID-19 APhA - Demystifying Testing for the SARS-CoV-2 Virus Blue Cross Blue Shield COVID-19 Update DEA Taking Steps to Allow Increased Production of Controlled Substances Used in COVID-19 Care DEA - Guidance on C-II Emergency Oral Prescriptions How to Prescribe Controlled Substances to Patients During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency NACDS Industry Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Response DEA Guidance on Early Refills of Controlled Substances APA and State Board COVID-19 Guidance for Pharmacies and Pharmacists Arkansas Department of Health Guidance for Pharmacies Compounding Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19 Pandemic
	Arkansas Department of Health
	Arkansas Department of Health Online COVID-19 Test Reporting Tool ADH Online COVID-19 Test Reporting Presentation If you are interested in offering COVID-19 vaccines in your community pharmacy or clinic, the Department of Health has a COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement - Paper Form (for reference, electronic form coming soon) COVID-19 Vaccination Program Planning Assumptions for Jurisdictions COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations Strategy for Distributing a COVID-19 Vaccine Vaccine Distribution Process Pharmacy Patient Screening Questionnaire Return to Work Guidance for COVID-19 Infected/Exposed Healthcare Personnel Interactive Map of COVID Cases in Arkansas ADH Call Center: 1-800-803-7847 during business hours, 501-661-2136 after hours ADH Guidance for Pharmacies
Employers & Business Owners	State Board
CDC Updates Pharmacy Personnel Guidelines APA COVID-19 Employee Screening Questionnaire Arkansas Pharmacists Association Social Media & Publication Toolkit - APA is supplying this toolkit for pharmacies to communicate with their patients about COVID-19 and how patient access to pharmacists is temporarily being altered. Click the link to go to the online Toolkit, then click the ellipsis [...] and "Download" to download the Toolkit and get started. Resources for Businesses and Employers AEDC COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Employees	APA and State Board COVID-19 Guidance for Pharmacies and Pharmacists State Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rules Suspension
Medicaid	Department of Human Services
Medicare and Medicaid to Cover Early COVID Vaccine Medicaid Memorandums Regarding Coronavirus Prior Authorization Extensions During COVID-19 Outbreak Aerochamber Refills During COVID-19 Outbreak Allowance of Early Refills During COVID-19 Outbreak Guidance on HIPAA During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Medicaid Page for Rules Suspension & Waiver Request Submissions	DHS - Medicaid Page for Rules Suspension & Waiver Request Submissions COVID-19 DHS Response: SNAP Policies DHS Response to COVID-19 for Providers
Patients	Arkansas Insurance Department
UAMS Online COVID Screening Arkansas Children's Hospital:1-800-743-3616, 24 hours a day	PBMs and the State Price Gouging Law Suspension of Random Audits of Pharmacists Suspension of Consumer Signature Requirement for Pharmacist Services
Hydroxychloroquine	PPE
UAMS Guidelines for the Use of Hydroxychloroquine UAMS Workflow for Requesting Hydroxychloroquine from the State Supply	Arkansas Coalition for Preparedness - PPE Contact List - This document has names, emails, and phone numbers of people in your region to contact for help getting pandemic items to your pharmacy. Pharmacist Group Issues Letter to OSHA About PPE Arkansas State Board Recommendations Concerning Potential Compounding Personal Protective Equipment Shortages USP Response to Shortages of Garb and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Sterile Compounding During COVID-19 Pandemic

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