We are all in this together. You can do your part by making a plan. This plan can help you, your family, friends, and your medical providers.
Have a hospital 'Go bag' and make a medical plan during COVID-19.
Click the video above to learn more about the hospital go bag.
To learn about COVID-19:
To learn about medical decisions, such as a breathing machine or CPR:
To learn about help for food, shelter, or bills:
Other helpful resources:
Be Prepared: Take Control Campaign
The “Be Prepared: Take Control” advance care planning campaign was launched in collaboration with national health care leaders.
- Post about the campaign on social media. To see sample tweets, posts, graphics, and scripts, go here.
- See the Press Release.
Campaign Selfie Videos:
Dr. Jenni Neahring
Dr. Erika Moseson
Dr. Edjah Nduom
COVID-19 Resources For Providers and Organizations
This Tip Sheet includes information about advance care planning and planning for medications, pets, bills, and a potential hospital stay.
Simple Advance Care Planning Scripts for Everyone
Anyone can begin the conversation and help people prepare.
Other PREPARE Tools for Providers and Organizations
PREPARE Pamphlets, PREPARE Toolkit for Group Movie Events, PREPARE Movies, PREPARE Question Guide, and other tools.
Goals of Care Communication Guides and Other Resources for Providers and Organizations
These organizations have created guides to help clinicians know what to say when talking to patients about COVID-19 and their goals for medical care.
- Brief COVID Goals of Care Guide for Outpatients at High Risk, adapted by SFVA Palliative Care
(Click here for Spanish.) - Vital Talk COVID-Ready Communication Skills
- CAPC COVID-19 Response Resources
- Respecting Choices COVID-19 Resources
- Ariadne Labs Serious Illness Program Covid-19 Response Toolkit
- ACP Decisions Video: COVID-19: What It Is and Ways to Prepare and Protect Yourself
- UC Hastings Law: Addressing Social Needs: Resources to Assist Individuals and Families in Coping with COVID-19