Please review attached document on COVID-19 PPE Selection Table. This table provides guidelines for PPE for the varying patient situations.
We appreciate ALL your HARD work and DEDICATION to Patient Care!
Please review attached document on COVID-19 PPE Selection Table. This table provides guidelines for PPE for the varying patient situations.
We appreciate ALL your HARD work and DEDICATION to Patient Care!
Topics: All Network Staff, Coronavirus
Provided is a document of guidance for respiratory protection in reference to caring for COVID-19 patients under investigation or confirmed cases. Included are N-95 limited re-use guidelines.
Single Use COVID-19 PPE: Donning and Doffing Guidelines
https://mediaconnect.medcity.net/media/PPE-3-13-2020/1_ulyt6d6t
Single Use Donning and Doffing
Please comment with questions.
Thank you for your dedication to patient care!
Topics: All Network Staff, Coronavirus
Important Ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & FAQs
We’d like to take a moment to connect with you as we know the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is on the hearts and minds of each of our clinicians, team members, your families, our communities, the nation and the entire world. This unprecedented situation is evolving quickly as more information becomes available. We continue to operate and conduct vital business functions under the guidance of HCA Healthcare. We are tasked with the important job of ensuring the delivery of patient care, in good times and in tough times. Right now we are facing a great deal of stress and uncertainty. In an effort to effort to provide clear guidance on how we are preparing for and responding to COVID-19, we have developed several FAQs to assist during this time.
COVID-19 Response FAQs
Q: Have Coronavirus patients been treated at HCA Healthcare facilities?
A: To date, HCA Healthcare affiliates have treated patients who have tested positive for coronavirus. Our preparedness efforts are focused on the following areas: infection prevention, supplies and equipment, and staffing.
Q: What precautionary actions are being taken to safeguard our facilities?
A: We are taking measures to have a more controlled environment in our care sites that will limit entry into hospitals and clinics. This will help ensure screening occurs prior to entry into patient care areas so that masks are provided to patients with respiratory symptoms. As we often do during heavy influenza outbreaks, visitor restrictions will be instituted in patient care areas. Colleagues will be included among those who will be screened before entering our hospitals and other care sites.
Q:How can the infection of healthcare workers be prevented?
A: Our caregivers are skilled and experienced in caring for patients with flu-like illnesses and we are re-emphasizing infection prevention protocols and the latest guidance from the CDC. The experience of treating coronavirus in the U.S. and other first world countries has shown that the use of standard respiratory precautions has prevented the infection of healthcare workers, who we count on to stay healthy to take care of all patients.
Q: What does infection prevention entail?
A: Infection prevention includes processes for screening potential coronavirus patients, and the proper use of isolation procedures. Additionally, our facilities are reinforcing effective environmental cleaning and visitor policies that support infection control.
Q: How is the virus impacting the distribution and conversation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
A:Because so much of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gowns and masks used to protect our patients, colleagues and visitors from the spread of infections, is made in China where this virus originated, this is another area of emphasis. We are promoting the conservation of these important supplies, preparing to share supplies within our markets to help ensure continued availability while also actively working to identify alternative sources of PPE.
Q: How can I personally prepare myself to avoid infection?
A: When considering personal preparedness, it is important to keep a few points in mind. First, infectious disease experts are emphasizing that coronavirus causes an illness that is similar to the flu. While a vaccine for coronavirus is not expected to be available for at least 12-18 months, everyday habits that protect us from common respiratory illness are even more important now. We all can protect our own health as well as the health of our family members and community by remembering:
Q: What is the protocol if a patient presents as a potential COVID-19 case?
A: Under the new CDC guidelines, the patient will be immediately tested and isolated. Potentially exposed employees will be identified. Those who are deemed high and medium risk exposure by the CDC guidelines will be sent home under home quarantine for a 2 week period.
COVID 19 FAQs for Furloughed Clinicians
I understand that I am being asked to remain home from work, why?
What does it mean to be under quarantine?
Why does the furlough last 14 days?
What about other members of my household – can they be with me?
Will I be paid while I am being furloughed?
Were you infected while working?
Will someone be in contact with me while I am away from work?
Where can I get more information about my potential exposure?
Click here to access a CDC fact sheet.
If you have any questions, please contact HWS Employee Health Nurse, Lilly Ranney at lilly.ranney@healthtrustws.com.
As the situation continues to evolve, we will provide you with additional information as we work closely with local and national health organizations. Thank you for all you do to care for our patients or support those who do.
Regards,
HealthTrust Workforce SolutionsTopics: All Network Staff, Coronavirus
The Continental Division has recently updated the Nursing Meditech Menu. The Menu will be standardized across the Division: same menu, same numbers, same status board, etc. for all facilities in Continental Division.
Please review the attached education and comment with questions.
Thank you for all you DO!
Topics: Continental Division, All Nurses
Attached is the education for the new algorithm for COVID-19 in EBCD Meditech. Added is the COVID-19 screening and three positive scenarios.
Please review and comment with questions.
Thank you for all your HARD work and DEDICATION to patient care.
We APPRECIATE and VALUE each of you!
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Topics: All Network Staff, Coronavirus
Please view the COVID-19 Update Video for Caregivers from Dr. Englebright. This is intended to be used in safety huddles and shift changes.
Click here to view the video.
Topics: All Network Staff, Coronavirus
In light of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak, shared is the CDC recommendations for Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Please make sure you understand how to put on PPE and safely remove PPE. Use safe work practices to protect yourself and limit the spread of contamination.
Please comment below with questions.
Thank you for your continued dedication to patient care!
Topics: All Network Staff
The Center for Clinical Advancement has created a HealthStream course to provide an overview of the Columbia Suicide rating scale. The course is available in the catalog of your HealthStream for self-enrollment.
Suicide Screening Overview: Non-Behavioral Health (Nursing)-HCCA
Suicide Screening Overview: Non-Behavioral Health (ED)-HCCA
Suicide Screening Overview: Behavioral Health-HCCA
Attached is a document of FAQ's for the Columbia Suicide Screen.
Please make sure you are able to identify changes made to the suicide screening process within HCA, Properly document this process, and individualize the plan of care.
Thank you for your attention to this educational opportunity!
Topics: All Network Staff
The PCP notification process is now captured as part of the admissions process. Admissions will document if the patient wishes for the PCP to be notified. An automated process will generate the patient's request for the PCP to be notified.
Please review attached education.
Thank you for your dedication to patient care!
Topics: All Network Staff
Medical City Dallas and Medical City Heart and Spine located in North Texas Divison are sister facilities and share staff. Accepting and booking a shift at either MC Heart and Spine and MC Dallas will make you responsible for floating to either facility if needed. You will be notified during confirmation if you will be floated. Any additional questions can be answered thru the Dallas Staffing office at 972-556-6470.
Thank you for your attention to this educational opportunity.
We appreciate all you DO!
Topics: North Texas Division
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