We want to ensure we provide members with ongoing resources with respect to COVID-19. We understand the importance of preparation and planning, as such, we believe resources, updates and guidelines we are sharing below will help in this regard. We also understand the crucial role you play in communicating with individuals, staff, family members, and guardians.
The following websites are constantly being updated with information regarding COVID-19:
Alerts & Updates
- IARF Update: OSHA Suspends ETS Enforcement
- IARF Interim Update: OSHA Vaccine/Testing ETS and Federal CMS Emergency Rule – Key Observations - 11-4-21
- IDPH Adopts CDC Recommendations for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Additional Actions on the Use of a Booster Dose for COVID-19 Vaccines - 10-20-21 - IDPH Adopts CDC Recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters - 9/24/21
- IL Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity FAQ on Vaccine & Face Covering Requirements - 7/3/21
- IDPH UPDATE: Illinois Fully Aligns with New CDC Masking Recommendations - 7/27/21
- IARF UPDTE: DPH to Follow CDC Masking Guidance - 7/27/21
Posters and information available to download, print, and hang in health facility common areas and staff break rooms to foster conversation and make vaccination visible:
- Healthcare Workers and Employees: Stopping the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Going to Take All of Our Toolspdf icon
- Healthcare Workers and Employees: Three Reasons Why You Were Given Top Priority To Be Vaccinated Against COVID‑19pdf icon
- Healthcare Workers and Employees: Why Get Vaccinated? To Protect Yourself, Your Coworkers, Your Patients, Your Familypdf icon
- Healthcare Workers and Employees: Get Vaccinated, Get Your Smartphone, Get Started With v-safepdf icon
- Staff COVID-19 Vaccine Education Conversation Script & PowerPoint
- IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike COVID-19 Vaccine Promotional Video
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Illinois Provider Updates & Information:
Contract, grant, fee for service extensions:
Child Care Information & Resources:
At-Home Activities:
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Provider Relief Funding Portal
Portal FAQs Registration User Guide January 15, 2021: reporting system opens for providers February 15, 2021: first reporting deadline for all providers on use of funds July 31, 2021: final reporting deadline for providers who did not fully expend PRF funds prior to December 31, 2020 National Resources & Information:
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To report a suspected case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Illinois, please contact the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) at 1 (800) 889-3931 or via email at DPH.Sick@illinois.gov.
Illinois: List of County Local Health Departments
IARF will be updating this section as additional resources are identified.
IARF STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Illinois: List of County Local Health Departments
IARF will be updating this section as additional resources are identified.
IARF STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
