Coronavirus Resources for Kansas - Kansas Medical Society

As developments surrounding COVID-19 rapidly evolve, it is more critical than ever to rely on trusted resources for the latest, accurate information. We recognize Kansas physicians are on the front lines of this pandemic and we intend to be available to support you however we can.

Working in conjunction with state and federal agencies and others, KMS will be distilling and disseminating information for Kansas physicians here.

KDHE Information Line: 1-866-534-3463 (M-F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)

KDHE Epidemiology Hotline: 1-877-427-7317

Kansas local health departments: Access directory

CDC: COVID-19 information for health care personnel

KDHE: COVID-19 resources for Kansas

CDC recommends that physicians and other health care workers should consider the coronavirus if a patient is showing symptoms including fever, dry cough, and difficulty breathing. Suspected cases should be reported to your local health department (access directory) and to the KDHE Epidemiology Hotline at 1-877-427-7317.

CDC advises that continued COVID-19 spread in the U.S. is to be expected and recommends checking its COVID-19 updates website frequently.

→ KMS provides periodic summaries of state and federal COVID-19 developments here.

Quick Links to KDHE Resources

Individual/Families

Toolkit for COVID-19 (this resource has been rescinded—please refer to this link for the latest KDHE resourecs amid rapidly changing circumstances)
Family Action Plan Handout
If You Are Sick with COVID-19
Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
Interim Guidance for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Homes and Residential Communities

Health care Facilities/Public Health Workers

Quick Links to CDC Resources

Specimen Collection and Testing

COVID-19 is a notifiable condition that should be reported to your local health department immediately if either suspected or confirmed.

FAQs on COVID-19 Testing at Laboratories (CDC 3/10/2020)
Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens from Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) for COVID-19 (CDC 3/9/2020)
FAQs for Diagnostic Tools and Virus (CDC 3/1/2020)
Laboratory Testing Fact Sheet for Patients (CDC 2/4/2020)
Laboratory Testing Fact Sheet for Health Care Professionals (2/4/2020)

Clinical Care

Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Shortages of PPE are global and to be expected. CDC recommends use of PPE for patients with confirmed or possible COVID-19 and for health care personnel in necessary situations but not for the general public.