NJAHHP Members,
NJAHHP has created this Coronavirus resource page to help hearing health providers and their employees safely provide quality care to patients with hearing related health issues.
State and County Resources
New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub
NJ Economic Development Authority - Information for NJ Businesses
Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard - https://assistance.business.nj.gov/
(For State emergency assistance programs and the SBA disaster loan program)
The NJEDA created the Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard to help business owners and nonprofit organizations determine which programs they can apply for if they have been impacted by COVID-19. They expanded the Wizard and will regularly update as new federal, state, local, and philanthropic programs become available.
State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
NJ Dept of Health Information Portal
NJDOL: Unemployment Information for Corporate Officers and Business Owners
NJDOL Worker Benefits Guidance
County COVID-19 resource pages
Federal Resources
SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Application also opened 4/3/20 - Designed for Small businesses and sole proprietorship to maintain payrolls during the coronavirus pandemic may apply for PPP loans starting today. Independent contractors and self-employed workers can apply starting April 10. PPP loans will be fully forgiven when used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent and utilities, with at least three quarters of the forgiven amount being used for payroll; forgiveness is based on employers maintaining headcount or quickly rehiring and maintaining salary levels. PPP loans are made for two years at a fixed rate with payments deferred for six months. Consult with your bank and CPA if applying. As of 4/18/20, Paypal and Quickbooks may become authorized PPP lender if your bank no longer participates.
https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form--paycheck-protection-program-borrower-application-form
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CDC Information for Healthcare Professionals
US Chamber of Commerce Resource Page
The U.S. Chamber Foundation is teaming up with a coalition of companies to provide $5,000 grants to small employers. https://www.savesmallbusiness.com/
US Chamber Customizable Workplace Flyer (Please open this file in the latest version of Chrome or Edge browser, or Adobe software, to customize for your office.)
Other Resources
Signia’s new Practice Development site: pro.signiausa.com/practice-development
NJ Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) Resources
- GUIDE TO TELEHEALTH IN NEW JERSEY
- 3-24-20 Webinar: COVID-19 Best Practices for Your Medical Office
- YouTube Channel for recorded Covid-19 webinars
- ADVANCE CARE PLANNING: PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Facebook Business Resource Hub - small business grants and other resources.
Zoom Video Communications and Telehealth Enablement Resources