PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):

• Comprehensive PPE Guidance, Dec 23, 2021
• PPE Training Video
• CDC Guidance for the Proper Use of Protective Equipment
• CDC Sequence for Putting On and Removing PPE Poster
• CDC Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – includes guidance, videos, posters
• Job Aids
  • Helping You Wear it Right: 3M N95 Models 821 & 8511
  • CDC N95 User Seal Check Handout

COVID-19 Testing Resources

• COVID Testing Standing Order Updated October 12th, 2021
• Frequently Asked Questions for the eMed BinaxNOW at-home tests, September 1, 2021
• DESE Testing Webinar Recording - September 1, 2021
• DESE Testing Webinar- September 1, 2021
• DESE COVID-19 Testing Program

This page provides detailed guidance on diagnostic and routine pooled testing.

BinaxNOW™ Resources

For links to Abbott training and product resources, see the DESE COVID-19 Testing Program link listed above. The following links are additional tools discussed in the train-the-trainer sessions for school nurses

• Abbott BinaxNOW™ Ag Card Expiration Update Letter - January 7, 2022
• Abbott BinaxNOW™ Home Test Expiration Extension -  January 7, 2022
• Abbott BinaxNOW™ Ag Card Product Expiration Extension - January 2022
• BinaxNOW™ Numbers “Cheat Sheet”
• BinaxNOW™ Swab Demonstration Video
• BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Testing Helpful Hints Jobs Aid
• Sample BinaxNOW™ Quality Control Log
• Training Competency Checklist

Shah Family Foundation

• The COVID-19 Educational Testing Toolkit

MA DESE Guidance and Resources

Guidance/On the Desktop Messages:

• FAQs- September 1, 2021
• DESE/DPH COVID-19 Guidance for Districts and Schools: Fall 2021 (Updated Aug 27, 2021)
• Implementation of DESE Mask Requirement, Aug 25, 2021
• DESE/DPH Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios - SY 2021-22, Aug 13, 2021
• Message about Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios — SY 2021-22

COVID-19 Information and Resources

COVID-19 Protocols and Flowcharts

MDPH Guidance and Resources

COVID-19 Public Health Guidance and Directives

School Health:

• Additional Information for School Health Offices, Updated January 4, 2022
• Information for School Health Services, updated July 29, 2021
• Guidance on Handwashing and Use of Alcohol-Based Sanitizers in Schools, and Waiver of Requirements Related to Administration of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer under 105 CMR 210.000, June 10, 2021 

MDPH PPE, testing and vaccine supply resources during COVID-19

This site provides guidance for prioritizing and optimizing use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), COVID-19 testing, and COVID-19 vaccine supply in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 response

MDPH Public Health Advisory regarding COVID-19 Testing - January 11, 2022

MA Immunization Requirements Guidance

• MA School Immunization Requirements 2021-2022

Emergency Care Planning for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs during COVID 19 and Beyond

• Video: Preparing for Caring during COVID 19
• Explore Emergency Care Plans for your Child and Family

Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates and Information

• COVID-19 Mask Requirements

Vaccine Training & Resources

Building Vaccine Confidence Training (Jan 2021)

• PPT
• Job Aid

MDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Training 

MDPH: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children ages 5-11 years

Standing Order Template for Pfizer-BioNTechCOVID-19 Vaccine for ages 5-11 years

CDC: How Schools Can Support COVID-19 Vaccination