COVID-19 Testing Resources

• COVID-19 Testing Standing Order (Updated October 12, 2021) | MDPH (Word Doc)
• COVID-19 Testing Program | MA DESE (new window)
  • This page provides detailed guidance on diagnostic and routine pooled testing.
• COVID-19 Testing Program Webinar Recording, September 1, 2021 | MA DESE (new window)
• COVID-19 Testing Program Webinar Slides, September 1, 2021 | MA DESE (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions for the eMed BinaxNOW at-home tests, September 1, 2021 (PDF)

BinaxNOW™ Resources

For links to Abbott training and product resources, see the MA DESE COVID-19 Testing Program page mentioned 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 (PDF)
• Abbott BinaxNOW™ Home Test Expiration Extension — January 7, 2022 (PDF)
• Abbott BinaxNOW™ Ag Card Product Expiration Extension — January 2022 (PDF)
• Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card - Training Competency Checklist (Word Doc)
• BinaxNOW™ Numbers “Cheat Sheet” (PDF)
• BinaxNOW™ Swab Demonstration Video (new window)
• BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Testing Helpful Hints - Job Aid (PDF)
• Sample BinaxNOW™ Quality Control (QC) Log (Word Doc)

Shah Family Foundation

• The COVID-19 Educational Testing Toolkit (new window)

MA DESE Guidance and Resources

• COVID-19 Guidance/On the Desktop Messages | MA DESE (new window)
  • Update on COVID-19 Matters in K-12 Schools for Fall 2022 — August 15, 2022 (PDF)
• COVID-19 Information and Resources | MA DESE (new window)

MDPH Guidance and Resources

• COVID-19 Public Health Guidance and Directives for Health Care Professionals | Mass.gov (new window)
  • Additional Information for School Health Offices (updated June 21, 2022) (PDF)
  • 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) (Word Doc)
• COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, Out-of-School Time (OST) and Recreational Camp/Program Settings | Mass.gov (new window)
• Emergency Care Planning for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs during COVID-19 and Beyond | Mass.gov (new window)
  • Explore Emergency Care Plans (ECPs) for your child and family | Mass.gov (new window)
  • Video: Preparing for Caring during COVID-19 | Mass.gov (new window)
• Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates and Information | Mass.gov (new window)
  • Mask Recommendations in Massachusetts | Mass.gov (new window)
• PPE, testing and vaccine supply resources during COVID-19 | Mass.gov (new window)
  • This page provides guidance for prioritizing and optimizing the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), COVID-19 testing, and COVID-19 vaccine supply in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 response.
• School Immunization Requirements and Data | Mass.gov (new window)
  • Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements 2021-2022 (PDF)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Comprehensive PPE Guidance (December 23, 2021) (PDF)
• Guidance for the Proper Use of PPE - Factsheet | CDC (PDF)
• Job Aids:
  • Helping You Wear it Right: 3M N95 Models 8210 & 8511 (PDF)
  • N95 User Seal Check Handout | CDC (PDF)
• PPE for COVID-19 Training Video (June 2020) (new window)
• PPE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | CDC (new window)
• Sequence for Safely Putting On and Removing PPE | CDC (PDF)

Vaccine Training and Resources

• COVID-19 Vaccination for Children | CDC (new window)
• COVID-19 vaccinations for children and youth ages 5-17 | Mass.gov (new window)
• Regional School Nurse Meeting: Building Vaccine Confidence Training (January 2021)
  • Presentation Slides (PDF)
  • Vaccine Confidence - Job Aid (PDF)
• Standing Orders for Administering Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - 5 Years of Age and Older | CDC (PDF)

Additional Resources

• COVID-19 Resources | Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) (new window)
• Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning | CDC (new window)
• Stress and COVID-19: A Course for Teens (new window)