COVID-19 Education

Materials for providers & members

This news article is archived. Updates to this material will be posted under the Respiratory Conditions section of this website.

The COVID-19 virus

UIC College of Nursing has compiled useful educational handouts for Colbert & Williams providers to use in working with and communicating with class members. This material was additionally addressed in a webinar on March 26, 2020; you can access a video recording or a PDF of the slides.

COVID-19 Overview for providers (updated 4/13/2020)
COVID-19 Overview for members (updated 4/13/2020)
Coping with COVID-19 Living Restrictions (updated 4/13/2020)
Staying at Home, Keeping Mentally Healthy (updated 4/13/2020)

The CDC also has documents suitable for posting in offices or members’ homes:
Stop the Spread of Germs
Detenga la Propagación de los Microbios
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019

In addition, providers should review the Illinois Department of Human Services’ guidelines regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). IDHS has also published addendums to Comprehensive Program policies & procedures that will be in effect until further notice.

Read the IDHS Letter to Providers