Life Continuity Resources for Staff, Faculty, and Trainees

Under this section are newly added resources for your easy access. Every Monday, this list will be cleared with new resources, so please visit often! These links can also be found under their appropriate headings on this page.

Februrary 9
Webinar: Batch Processing for Email with Aaron Tabacco and Zac Concepcion (2/5/21) [Also add to Remote Work Support -->Best Apps for Remote Workers]
Slide Deck: Batch Processing for Email (2/5/21) [Also add to Remote Work Support -->Best Apps for Remote Workers]

February 2
Covid-19: Vaccine Roll-out, the State of the Pandemic, and Variants – in the U.S. and U.K. (1/28)
2021 Virtual Staff Resource Days [Office of Diversity and Outreach]

COVID-19 Essentials

Quick links to all national and international COVID-19 related authorities:

USCF COVID-19 Main Page
WHO COVID-19 Main Page
CDC COVID-19 Main Page
John’s Hopkins COVID-19 Monitoring Site

Bay Area Public Health Sites

Quick links to all local public health authorities:

San Francisco DPH
Alameda Co. DPH
Contra Costa Co. DPH
Marin Co. DHP
San Mateo Co. DPH
VA Medical Center COVID-19 Page
General COVID-19 Health and Resource information for Bay Area (EN)
General COVID-19 Health and Resource information for Bay Area (SP)

Hand Hygiene Practices

Selected knowledge and skill-building resources for adults and children:

CDC
WHO
Teaching Children Quality Hand Hygiene (PDF)
Handwashing Tips for Children (CHC)

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

Guidebook to assist with general COVID-19 anxieties and helpful resources for those specifically living with mental illness:

National Alliance on Mental Health (PDF)

COVID-19 Grand Rounds, Town Halls, and Periodicals

Covid-19: Vaccine Roll-out, the State of the Pandemic, and Variants – in the U.S. and U.K. (1/28)
Covid-19: How Should We Handle the Schools, and the Challenges of Vaccine Distribution
San Franisco and COVID-19: What Went Right and Lessons Learned (9/24)
COVID-19 Medical Grand Rounds: A Conversation with Ashish Jha (8/6/20)
An Update on Covid-19 Testing, Treatments, and Vaccines: Special Medical Grand Rounds
An Interview with John Barry, Author of the Bestselling Book, The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History (6/25/20) 
​​​​​​COVID-19: Update in Therapies (including Steroids), and COVID Patients with Persistent Symptoms: What’s Going On? (6/19)
​​​​Covid-19: Update in Epidemiology, and, Are the Publication and FDA Approval Processes Moving Too Fast for Safety? (6/11/20)
The Covid-19 Pandemic in the Context of the Healthcare System, Economy, Race, Politics, Ethics, and History (6/4/20)
Update on Covid-19: Testing, ICU Practices and Outcomes at ZSFG, and the Experience of Elders in the Covid-19 Pandemic (5/28/28)
Update on Covid-19: Epidemiology, Treatments and Vaccines, Thromboembolic Complications, and the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Affecting Children (5/21/20)
Covid-19 Update: The ICU Experience in New York, the UCSF Mission and Bolinas Community Studies, and the Uses and Limitations of Antibody Testing (5/14/20)
Update on COVID-19: Epidemiology, Virology, Prospects for Drugs & Vaccines, and UCSF’s Experience in the Navajo Nation (5/7/20)
UCSF Experts on the Epidemiology, Science, & Clinical Manifestations of COVID-19, and UCSF Response: An Update (4/2/20)
Special Grand Rounds: Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Education by UCSF Department of Medicine (3/26/20)
UCSF Experts on the Epidemiology, Science, and Clinical Manifestations of COVID-19, and the UCSF Response (3/20/20)

Division of HIV, Infectious Disease, and Global Medicine Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Digest

Financial Hardship

UCSF COVID-19 Relief Program for Financial Hardships

Food Security

Links to several local area food banks, that have launched COVID-19 support programs. Also, a guide to food/shopping strategies during these times:

San Francisco’s New Food Access Resource Page
Pop-Up Food Pantries in SF/Marin Counties
San Francisco/Marin Food Bank
Alameda Co. Food Bank
Contra Costa/Solano Co. Food Bank
San Mateo Co. Food Bank
Guide to Food Storage Basics in Emergencies
SFUSD Free Meals for kids
Oakland School District Free Meals for Children

Food Delivery and Discounts

30% Meal Delivery Discount from Methodology for Healthcare Workers
SF Restaurants Open for Delivery and Takeout
Caviar Delivery Service
DoorDash Delivery Service
Amazon Foods
Safeway Foods

Physical Health

Links to health maintenance supports during social distancing:

Tips for Stocking a Healthy Pantry & Fridge
Tips for Eating Healthy with Diabetes During COVID-19Healthy at Home: Tips for Wellness and Balance (CLS)
Physical Activity and Lifestyle Support (AHA)
Sleep Hygiene (NSF)
Health and Nutrition during COVID-19 (ASN)
YMCA Virtual Fitness Classes Online (free)

Exercise Support

Wake Up Yoga with Tara Stiles (15min)
Yoga for Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back (10min)
10 Minute Pilates Abs (10 min)
Morning Yoga Full Body Stretch (10 min)
Total Core/AB Workout (10 min)
AllTrails – Phone App that Locates and Maps Trails and Urban Hiking
CLI Studios – Free Live Dance Classes
Pilates Videos
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 30-Minute Home Exercise
Rhythm and Motion Dance Class
Shelter-in-Place Outdoor Exercise

Mental & Emotional Health

A variety of resources grounded in evidence-based practices to support and strengthen mental and emotional resilience in difficult short and long-term circumstances: 

Webinar: Living Peacefully with Uncertainty: A Conversation with Bridget Sumser, LCSW (6/12/20)
Slide Deck: Living Peacefully with Uncertainty: A Conversation with Bridget Sumser, LCSW (6/12/20)
Building Your Resilience During Uncertainty: NYT Bestselling Author Cy Wakeman (Podcast)
Webinar: Understanding & Building the Tools and Skills of Resilience with Marsha Blachman
Webinar Slide Deck: Understanding & Building the Tools and Skills of Resilience
UCSF Dept. of Psychiatry Resources to Support Mental Health During COVID-19
UCSF Emotional Health & Wellbeing Resource Page
Managing Healthcare Worker’s Stress During COVID-19 (USDVA)
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health (CDC)
Guided Meditation Downloads (UCLA)
Employee Assistance – Counseling Services (click “Services”)
Guide to Mindfulness Apps (Kaiser)
UCSF Health Warmline Flyer (PDF)
Headspace Free to Healthcare Providers
Live Online Meditation Practice Sessions
Meditation for Insomnia
Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff
Guided Imagery and Visualization from the Osher Center
Live Stream of Aquarium Animals

Home Safety & Services

Resources that focus on environmental safety and management:

Maintaining a Safe Home During Social Distancing (CDC)
Free Comcast Internet for Two Months for Qualifying Households

Social Connection

Resources that focus on community and interpersonal connections during social distancing:

10 Best Online Cooking Classes for Individuals, Families, and Work Teams [GH article]
Virtual Travel, History, Activities, Teambuilding Experiences for Individuals and Families
Remote Workmates Online Support Community
Online Open Mic

Arts & Music

DOM 2020 Shelter-in-Poetry Contest Magazine
Broadway Daily Live Streaming Performances
Louvre Online Tours
Virtual Museum Tours, Live Performances and Classes
Death Cab for Cutie Daily Livestream Concerts
Metropolitan Opera – Nightly Met Livestreams
Art Galleries of Paris

Childcare Needs

Links to childcare updates from Campus Life Services and other community supports:

YMCA Childcare Pop-up Locations for Health Care Workers
Updates to Child Care at UCSF

Child Health

Links for parents and caregivers relating to child health concerns:

Child Health and COVID-19, Pregnancy, & Breastfeeding (CDC)

Child Mental & Emotional Health

Resources specific to children and teens in emergencies and/or COVID-19 related circumstances:

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (NASP)
Teens and Anxiety During COVID-19 (NYT)
Helping Children Cope in Emergencies (CDC)

Educational Needs

Resources for supporting child primary educational needs during social distancing:

Slide Deck: Remote Learning Basics, Tips, and Assurances for Parents of K-12 Children
Webinar: Remote Learning Basics, Tips, and Assurances for Parents of K-12 Children
Learning Resources for Home - CA Standard Curriculum (PBS)
Virtual Global Museum and Art/History Tours (Google Arts)
Scholastic 20-day Free Educational Material Access
Amazing Educational Resources
Online Learning Hub for All Subjects
Craft and Science Experiments
Mighty Girl list of 50 Ways to Keep Kids Engaged
SF Department of Children, Youth, & Their Families Curriculum Resources
We Are Teachers: 25 Virtual Field Trips, Free Printables, Activities
Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari Activity – Live at 12 PM PT Daily via Facebook
Learning About Animals
Art Activities - Lunch doodles with Mo Willems
US Government - Learn About the US Constitution
Math Resources
KhanAcademy.org
Epic Reading – Digital Lending Library 30 Days Trial Free
Highlights Magazine
Little Golden Books
National Geographic for Kids
Starfall Reading and Learning
Math and Reading with the Wimpy Kid Series
STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Storytelling - Operation Story Time
Actors Reading to Kids

Child/Family Activities

Resources relating to family life, individual and physical activities, etc:

10 Best Online Cooking Classes for Individuals, Families, and Work Teams [GH article]
Virtual Travel, History, Activities, Teambuilding Experiences for Individuals and Families
Online Summer Camps for Learning, Socializing, and Fun for Kids K-12 (Website)
75 Things to do at Home During Shelter-in-Place (BG)
Resources for Families and Schools (AHK)
YMCA Virtual Fitness Classes Online (free)
Combating Isolation with Meaning and Connection
Free Downloadable Coloring Pages from World-Class Libraries & Museums
Green Apple - Local SF Bookstore with Free Shipping of Books
New York Public Library Free Downloadable Books
Pegasus Books – East Bay bookstore with $1 Shipping of Books
SF Public Library (e-Book collections, music, etc.)

Social Connection

Social connection resources that may assist those under shelter-in-place directives:

Staying Socially Connected During Social Distancing
Novel Social Media Options for Making Virtual Connections

Children with Special Healthcare Needs

Focused help for families with children with special needs:​​​​​​

Infographic for Parents of Children with Special Needs – COVID
Center for Parent Information Resources
Explaining Pandemic to Children with Autism

Care of Elders

Caregivers information and support resources for those with aging family members:​

UCSF Division of Geriatrics: COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults
Practical Tips for Caregivers about COVID-19 (AARP)
Caregiving Support Warmline (AAPR)

Family Routines & Rituals

Family life resources: 

Resources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19 (AACAP)
Strengthening Families while Social Distancing
Using Family Stories to Improve Coping at Home

Domestic Safety Resources & Support

Vice Chancellor's Message and Resources for Domestic Violence Prevention & Support
Staying Safe During COVID-19 – Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
DV Support for LGBTQ Community During COVID-19 (Directory)
Asian Women’s Shelter
La Casa de las Madres
W.O.M.A.N. Inc. Resource Page

Best Practices in Remote Work

Resources to support learning to work effectively from home and other remote locations:

Webinar: Ergonomics for Long-Term Remote Work with Kaytlin Ingman (9/11)
​​​​Guidance for Staff on Extended Remote Work Through June, 2021
20 Online Energizers for Virtual Teams and Remote Meetings
Webinar: Working (More) Effectively from Home with Phil Tiso (4/2/20)
Slide Deck: Working (More) Effectively from Home with Phil Tiso (4/2/20)
How to Concentrate When Working from Home
8 Practices for Successful Remote Workers
NYT Working from Home if You’ve Never Done it
Ergonomic Tips for Home Office Work (Cornell)
Ergonomics at Home Tip Sheet (UCSF) (PDF)
UCSF Remote Work Resources Page
Leading Virtual Teams: Evidence-Based Practices
Best Practices in Instant Messaging for Work (HBR)

Best Apps for Remote Workers

Resources for building remote work toolkits r/t technology and productivity.

Webinar: Batch Processing for Email with Aaron Tabacco and Zac Concepcion (2/5/21)
Slide Deck: Batch Processing for Email (2/5/21)
LinkedIn Learning: NOW AVAILABLE to all USCF employees for excellent professional and skills development programs
Webinar: OneDrive, SharePoint, File Sharing, and Organizing in MS 365 and Teams (7/2)
Slide Deck: OneDrive, SharePoint, File Sharing, and Organizing in MS 365 and Teams (7/2)
Webinar: Microsoft Teams Open House and Guided Tour (6/26/20)
Slide Deck: Microsoft Teams Open House and Guided Tour (6/26/20) 
DOM MS Teams Start-Up Toolkit (PDF) 
Webinar: ZOOM 101-Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zoom with J. Schlies and A. TecklenburgRemote Workers’ Toolkit: 30+ Productivity Apps
More Tools for Remote Workers

Working from Home with Others Present

Resources for building remote work toolkits r/t technology and productivity:

A Guide for Working (From Home) Parents (HBR) 
Working from Home with a Significant Other
Working from Home with Children Present
Structuring a Day for Parents and Children Working from Home

Social Connection with Work Colleagues

Maintaining social connections with co-workers in the absence of shared work spaces:

2021 Virtual Staff Resource Days [Office of Diversity and Outreach]
SPIRIT of DOM Award Ceremony: Summer 2020 (8/21)
Virtual Teambuilding, Education, and Social Experiences List via AirBnB (Brief Curated List)
List of Virtual Teambuilding Ideas and Icebreakers
Creating Togetherness Among Remote Teams
Starting an Online Book Club
Organizing Virtual Coffee Breaks

Best Practices in Crisis Leadership

Webinar: Affirming Our Commitments to Equity: Addressing National Events and Strategies for Allyship with Dr. LaMisha Hill (8/18)
How to Lead in a Time of Crisis
Focus on Trust During Crisis
7 Tips for Leaders
Lead Your People in Times of Crisis
Leadership and Traumatic Events (HBR)

Page Contributors

To report or suggest resource updates, broken links, and additional helpful resources, please contact Aaron Tabacco, PhD, RN, DOM Staff Experience Specialist at: [email protected]