Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Health, Private Sector and Businesses
Level of Jurisdiction: AK
Lead People/Agency: Governor Mike Dunleavy
Overview: Health Mandate 015 supersedes Mandate 005 and 006, allowing health care facilities and providers defined in statute to resume services that require minimal protective equipment and safety protocols for pre-screening, starting April 20th. This includes services such as physical, routine exams, and minimal procedures. Also, begining on May 4th, health care providers may perform non-urgent, or elective procedures, with defined safety protocols for patients and staff.
Full details here: https://gov.alaska.gov/newsroom/2020/04/15/governor-issues-covid-19-health-mandate-015/
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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Office of the Governor, Alaska Division of Public Health
Evidence/Justification: “The benefits of suspension must also be balanced with delayed health care and other health outcomes.”